New Delhi: India won the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup gold after defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final held in Japan.
India took the lead in the 10th minute when Lalremsiami Hmarzote scored the opening goal, putting the team ahead early in the match.
China earned a penalty opportunity in the second quarter, but Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia made a crucial save to keep the scoreline intact.
No further goals were scored across the remaining quarters, and India sealed the 1-0 victory to lift the trophy. The win marked India’s 16th gold medal in the tournament.
