Asian Games: Abhishek scores with 45 seconds left as India pip Pakistan to reach final

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India men's hockey team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Thursday to enter the gold medal match at the Asian Games.

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  • India men's hockey team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Thursday to enter the gold medal match at the Asian Games.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:18:51 UTC.

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