Indian and Malaysian players stand together for their respective national anthems ahead of the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
Malaysian players observe their national anthem before the men's hockey final against India at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
Indian players stand at attention for the national anthem ahead of the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026.
Malaysian players celebrate after finding the net during the men's hockey final against India at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
India's captain Harmanpreet Singh contests possession during the men's hockey final against Malaysia at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
Players from India and Malaysia contest possession during the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 — with the Asian Games 2026 gold medal at stake.
Indian players erupt in celebration after scoring a goal against Malaysia in the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
Indian players celebrate after adding to their tally against Malaysia in the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
India's hockey squad celebrates yet another goal against Malaysia during the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 at the Asian Games 2026.
Indian defenders hold firm against Malaysia during the men's hockey final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Kakamigahara, Japan, on 3 October 2026 — a high stakes contest for the Asian Games 2026 gold medal.