India's Women's Hockey Team Celebrates Historic Asian Games Gold

The Indian women's hockey team has made history by winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating China 1-0. Deepika Sehrawat's strong performance played a crucial role in the team's success, leading to celebrations in her village. This victory marks India's first women's hockey medal at the Asian Games since 1982, with Deepika finishing as the tournament's top scorer. The entire nation is celebrating this monumental achievement, which adds to India's impressive medal tally at the games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 2, 2026, 21:57 IST

Proud Father and Village Festivities

Jagdish Sehrawat, the father of Deepika Sehrawat, expressed overwhelming pride following the Indian women's hockey team's victory at the Asian Games. He highlighted how Deepika's impressive performance at the start of the tournament significantly boosted the team's morale, igniting celebrations in their village, where preparations for a grand welcome are underway.

Historic Victory Over China

In a remarkable display of skill, the Indian women's hockey team triumphed over the reigning Asian champions, China, with a score of 1-0, securing the gold medal and ending a 44-year drought for an Asian Games medal in Aichi-Nagoya. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team.

Father's Reflections on the Team's Success

"It feels amazing; the team has won gold. Achieving gold at the Asian Games is monumental, and our daughter is part of this success. Deepika's strong start undoubtedly instilled confidence in the team. Even though she didn't score in later matches, her earlier goals energized the squad. The entire village is uniting to give her a warm welcome, with many coming forward to congratulate her," Jagdish Sehrawat shared.

Significant Achievement in Women's Hockey

Ranked eighth globally, India surprised the fourth-ranked China in a tightly contested final, with Lalremsiami netting the winning goal in the 10th minute. This victory marks the first time since 1982 that the Indian women's hockey team has earned a medal at the Asian Games.

Deepika's Remarkable Scoring Record

Deepika Sehrawat emerged as the tournament's leading scorer, netting 21 goals, while her teammate Navneet Kaur followed with 10 goals. China's Jiaqi Zhong managed to score nine goals.

India's Medal Count at the Asian Games

This victory contributes to India's overall medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, bringing the total to 76 medals, which includes 16 golds, 25 silvers, and 35 bronzes.