Indian men’s hockey team will face the challenge of Hong Kong China on August 22 in the men’s hockey competition of the Asian Games. Here is the schedule of Indian hockey team at Asian Games 2018.
India are in Group A accompanied by South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and China. Pool B consists of Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Oman, Thailand and hosts Indonesia.
After Hong Kong China, Harendra Singh’s team will next play Japan on August 24 followed by matches against Korea on August 26 and Sri Lanka on August 28.
If talking about the current form and current ranking, India will be a probable contender to top the group.
The Indian women’s team, meanwhile, has been placed in Pool B alongside a strong looking Korea, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Indonesia. China, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong China and Chinese Taipei were placed in Group A.
The Indian women’s team will open its campaign against hosts Indonesia on August 19, followed by games against Kazakhstan on August 21, Korea on August 25 and Thailand on August 27.
After 25 men’s and 20 women’s matches, the classification stage will begin on the August 29. Women’s final will be played in 31 August while the men’s final is scheduled on 1 September.
Key Highlights
Winning a gold in the continental event will assure a berth to 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
All matches will be played in the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex in Jakarta.
This edition of the Asian Games will also witness the debut of Video Referral System.
In the last edition
Indian men’s team lead by Sardar Singh won the gold medal by beating Pakistan in the shootout 4-2.
Indian women’s team lost in the semi final to Korea 3-1. They later went on to beat Japan 2-1 to win the bronze medal.
Schedule of Indian hockey team at Asian Games 2018- Men’s
India vs Hong Kong- 22 August 2018
India vs Japan- 24 August 2018
India vs South Korea- 26 August 2018
India vs Sri Lanka- 28 August 2o18
Schedule of Indian hockey team at Asian Games 2018- Women’s
India vs Indonesia- August 19
India vs Kazakhstan- August 21
India vs Korea- August 25
India vs Thailand- August 27
