India will compete in men’s and women’s hockey at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China starting from Sunday. The matches will be played from September 24 to October 7 at six different venues. Given their history in this particular sporting event, anything less than a podium finish will be considered a major disappointment for both the Indian squads.
The teams will not only be working to clinch a few medals for India but also be seeking a qualification spot at the next Olympics. The Indian men’s hockey team have won three golds and nine silvers in the competition’s history. In the previous edition of the Asian Games at Jakarta 2018, India were beaten by Malaysia in the semi-finals. They only managed a bronze medal in that tournament. This year they will be hoping to crown themselves as the leading hockey team at the Hangzhou Asian Games once again.
Asian Games 2023: Medal Tally, Schedule, Results, Date, Venues & More
The Indian women’s team are also looking quite sharp but will likely face challenges from other hockey teams. With Olympic qualification on the line, the women’s team will be under pressure to perform well at Hangzhou. They had won silver at Jakarta and will be eager to secure the gold medal this time around.
Groups of Men’s Hockey teams:
Pool A – Japan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Singapore, Uzbekistan
Pool B – Thailand, China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Oman
Groups of Women’s Hockey Teams:
Pool A – Hong Kong China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Korea
Pool B – Thailand, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia
India’s Hockey Full Schedule for Asian Games 2023:
Group Stage India’s schedule:
September 24, Sunday – India Vs Uzbekistan at 8:45 AM (Men’s)
September 26, Tuesday – India Vs Singapore at 6:30 AM (Men’s)
September 27, Wednesday – India Vs Singapore at 10:45 AM (Women’s)
September 28, Tuesday – India Vs Japan at 6:15 PM (Men’s)
September 29, Friday – India Vs Malaysia at 4:00 PM (Women’s)
September 30, Saturday – India Vs Pakistan at 6:15 PM (Men’s)
October 01, Sunday – India Vs Korea at 1:30 PM (Women’s)
October 02, Monday – India Vs Bangladesh at 1:15 PM (Men’s)
October 03, Tuesday – India Vs Hong Kong China at 7:45 AM (Women’s)
October 4, Wednesday –
A5 vs B5 at 10:15 AM Men’s Classification (9th-10th)
A1 vs B2 at 1:30 PM Men’s Semi-Final 1 (SF1)
A2 vs B1 at 4:00 PM Men’s Semi-Final 1 (SF2)
October 5, Thursday –
A5 vs B5 at 11:00 AM Women’s Classification (9th-10th)
A1 vs B2 at 1:30 PM Women’s Semi-Final 1 (SF1)
A2 vs B1 at 4:00 PM Women’s Semi-Final 2 (SF2)
October 6, Friday –
A4 vs B4 at 7:45 AM Men’s Classification (7th-8th)
A3 vs B3 at 10:15 AM Men’s Classification (5th-6th)
Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 1:30 PM Bronze medal match
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 4:00 PM Gold medal match
October 7, Saturday –
A4 vs B4 at 7:45 AM Women’s Classification (7th-8th)
A3 vs B3 at 10:15 AM Women’s Classification (5th-6th)
Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 at 1:30 PM Bronze medal match
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 at 4:00 PM at Gold medal match
Ahead of Thursday’s Asian Games 2023 Men’s Hockey matches; here is all you need to know:
What date Asian Games 2023 Men’s Hockey matches will be played?
The Asian Games 2023 Hockey matches are scheduled to start on Sunday, September 24 to Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Where will the Asian Games 2023 Men’s Hockey be played?
The Asian Games 2023 Men’s Hockey matches will be played at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium.
Which TV channels will broadcast Men’s Hockey matches at the Asian Games 2023?
Asian Games 2023 Hockey will be televised on the Sony Sports Network in India.
How do I watch Indian Hockey matches at the Asian Games 2023 live streaming?
Asian Games 2023 Hockey will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
What is the squad of the Indian Hockey Team at the Asian Games 2023?
Indian Men’s Hockey Team:-
Krishan Bahadur Pathak, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Jugraj Singh, Varun Kumar, Hardik Singh (vice-captain), Shamsher Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Akashdeep Singh, S Karthi, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Pawan, Mandeep Singh
Indian Women’s Hockey Team:-
Savita (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam, Deepika, Lalremsiami, Monika, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Nisha, Sonika, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Deep Grace Ekka (vice-captain), Vandana Katariya, Sangita Kumari, Vaishnavi Vittal Phalke, Nikki Pradhan, Sushila Chanu, Salima Tete.