New Delhi, September 20: The Indian men’s hockey team begins its Asian Games 2026 campaign against Indonesia on Sunday, with more than just a winning start at stake. The tournament offers a direct qualification route to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, adding significance to every match.
India enters the competition as the highest-ranked team in the Asian Games after a disappointing World Cup campaign, where Craig Fulton’s side finished eighth in the Netherlands and Belgium.
The four-time Asian Games champions have been placed in Pool A alongside hosts Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The opening clash against Indonesia presents India with an opportunity to build momentum before facing tougher challenges against Japan and South Korea in the pool stage.
India will also be determined to reclaim the Asian Games gold medal, having settled for bronze at the 2022 Hangzhou Games. With an Olympic berth on the line, Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates will look to make a strong statement from the very beginning of their campaign.
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Sep 20, 2026, 12:06 pm IST
IND vs INA: India Gets Five-fer Against Indonesia
Rajinder Singh is the latest Indian hockey player to find his name in the scoresheet.
Sep 20, 2026, 12:03 pm IST
IND vs INA Live Score: 3-0 For India
Dilpreet Singh found the net in the opening minutes of the second quarter as India extended its lead and dominance against Indonesia. The score stands at 3-0 as India looks to mount relentless attacks.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:59 am IST
IND vs INA Live Score: End of 1st Quarter
The first quarter ends, India leads 2-0 against Indonesia.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:55 am IST
IND vs INA: Goal!
Abhishek found his name on the scoresheet now. The men in blue are 2-0 up against Indonesia in the first quarter itself, and the attack is just on the opening stages!
Sep 20, 2026, 11:53 am IST
India vs Indonesia LIVE Score
Indonesia is keeping its defence compact, every time the Indian attackers are going forward, the Indonesian defenders are doubling up in front of the goal.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:50 am IST
IND vs INA LIVE Score: India takes early lead
India have started the contest on the front foot, keeping Indonesia under sustained pressure and spending plenty of time inside the attacking circle. Their attacking intent finally pays off as a mistimed tackle by the Indonesian defence earns India a penalty corner. Harmanpreet Singh steps up and unleashes a powerful drag-flick, but goalkeeper Fajar makes a sharp save. However, the danger is far from over as Shilanand Lakra reacts quickest to the rebound and slots the ball into the net. India open the scoring and take a 1-0 lead against Indonesia in the Asian Games encounter.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:41 am IST
IND vs INA: Live Action Begins
The game is underway as Harmanpreet Singh’s India face Indonesia in their Asian Games opener. India will aim to establish their dominance from the outset, controlling possession and setting the pace in the opening quarter.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:31 am IST
IND vs INA Live Score: India Enters As Highest Ranked Team
Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh adds valuable Asian Games pedigree to India’s campaign, having been part of the gold-medal-winning teams at Incheon 2014 and Hangzhou 2022. His two Asian Games titles make him the only player in the current squad with a pair of gold medals from the continental event.
India also heads into the tournament as Asia’s highest-ranked team, sitting eighth in the world rankings. Pakistan are the next-best-ranked Asian side, placed 12th globally.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:29 am IST
India Eyes Asian Games Gold
The Indian men’s hockey team will eye the Asian Games gold medal to earn direct qualification for the LA 28 Olympics. The Indian team had a rough outing during the World Cup and would like to put that under the carpet as they start a new campaign in the Asian games.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:21 am IST
India vs Indonesia Hockey Live Score
Hello and welcome to myKhel’s live coverage of the India vs Indonesia Pool A match at the Asian Games 2026.
India vs Indonesia Hockey: Squads
India Squad
Mohith HS, Suraj Karkera, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay Rana, Sumit, Yashdeep Siwach, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Dilpreet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Abhishek Nain
Indonesia Squad
Alam Fajar, Julius Rumaropen, Aulia Al Ardh (C), Fadli Muhamad Asrul, Alam Ferdian, Rahman, Khaerulloh Akmal, Ahdan Asasi, Revo Priliandro, Alfandy Prastyo, Suharyana, Jerry Efendi, Muhammad Firdaus, Mochamad Fathur Prastyo, Arthur Adi Maulana, Adi Leksono, Andrea Guntara
Story first published: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:20 [IST]
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