India defeats Sri Lanka 16‑1 in Asian Games hockey pool match

Published 22 Sept 2026, 10:21 UTC · Updated 22 Sept 2026, 12:39 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the second Pool A match of the Asian Games men's hockey tournament, India beat Sri Lanka 16‑1 on September 23, 2026. Jugraj Singh scored four goals, while Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh each netted hat‑tricks, giving India a dominant 16‑1 victory. The win moves the defending champions to the top of Pool A with two wins and sets up a match against South Korea on September 24.

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Who is covering this story

• Left-leaning (1): NDTV
• Right-leaning (1): Sunday Guardian

Sources

• India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, Asian Games Men's Hockey: India Run Riot In 1st Quarter, 3 Goals Up Already | IND 3-0 SL — NDTV (left-leaning)
• Asian Games 2026 Hockey Results: India Thrash Sri Lanka 16-1 as Jugraj Singh Scores 4 Goals | IND vs SL Highlights — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)

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