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Not only have the Indian men been crowned Asian champions for a fourth time, they have also earned a direct entry into the FIH World Cup that will be taking place in Belgium and Netherlands next year.
Rajgir: India’s individual and tactical brilliance proved way too much for South Korea in front of a vociferous Sunday crowd at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Sunday, as the team delivered a fourth Asia Cup title and a ticket to the FIH World Cup next year with an emphatic 4-1 win in the final.
The 4,000-capacity stadium was packed to the brim in anticipation of an Indian win, which arrived in style. India opened their account just 31 seconds into the game through Sukhjeet Singh and added cushions through Dilpreet Singh, who starred with two goals in the 28th and 45th minute, while Amit Rohidas made it 4-0 in the 50th.
Korea scored a minute after India’s fourth goal to reduce the deficit at 4-1, but it was too late in the script to hope for a turnaround.
It is India’s fourth Asia Cup title and the first since 2017.
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