India vs China Live, Asian Games 2026 women’s hockey final: Can India end 44-year gold drought?
India take on defending champions China in the gold medal match at the Gifu Prefectural Hockey Stadium. The contest is crucial as it’s not just the title at stake, the winners will also book a direct berth at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Both sides have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
India have not won an Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982. They have reached the final twice since then (1998 and 2018) but finished with silver after losses to South Korea and Japan, respectively.
Meanwhile, China will be keen to defend their title and underline their position as one of the strongest sides in Asia.
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Here’s why the match is delayed
The match was reportedly rescheduled after an accident involving other vehicles caused traffic disruption, leaving the team bus stuck on the way to the venue. Further details are awaited.
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The match has been delayed
The official Asian Games website now lists the match start time as 4:30 pm IST.
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India vs China Head-to-Head
The two sides have met 28 times in women’s hockey. China hold a slight edge with 12 wins to India’s 11, while five matches have ended in draws.
Their most recent meeting came at the 2026 FIH World Cup, where they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. -
China starting lineup
Yang Liu, Zhang Ying, Zhong Jiaqi, Dan Wen, Li Hong, Ou Zixia (c), Zou Meirong, Fan Yunxia, Chen Yang, Liu Ping, Tan Jinzhuang
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India starting lineup
Ishika Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, Bichu Devi (gk), Lalremsiami, Jyoti, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete (c), Neha, Deepika
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