India defeated hosts Japan 3-1 in Nagoya on Friday for their fourth straight win in the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games 2026. Lalremsiami, Ishika Chaudhary and Navneet Kaur scored as India stayed unbeaten in Pool B. Shiho Kobayakawa pulled one back for Japan. India face Singapore in their final pool match on Sunday.
India women beat Japan 3-1, boost Asian Games semifinal hopes
Source: WION