India, Sep 21 : India made a powerful start to their men’s hockey campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating Indonesia 13-1 in their opening match on September 20. The result gave the Indian team an emphatic beginning to its bid for back to back Asian Games gold medals. NDTV Sports
India controlled the match from the outset and maintained sustained pressure on the Indonesian defence. The team’s attacking display produced a high-scoring victory and provided an early boost to its campaign.
The opening performance also underlined India’s focus on securing another continental title. The men’s hockey competition is among the key events for the Indian contingent during the Games in Aichi-Nagoya.