Asian Games: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Defeats China, Reaches Final For The First Time In 20 Years  

Indian women’s hockey team continued its winning streak on the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand (29 August), to defeat China 1-0 in a closely-contested game. China is a three-time champion.

This the first time since the 1998 Asian Games that the women’s hockey team has qualified for the final. The women’s team had won a bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games.

In the final, the team will play against Japan which upset five-time champions South Korea.

On day 11, Arpinder Singh gave India its tenth gold medal by winning the Men’s triple jump event. Singh won the gold medal by jumping a distance of 16.77 metres. Swapna Barman clinched gold in Women’s Heptathlon. Dutee Chand bagged her second silver at the games in Women’s 200 metres race, ending a 16-year wait for India. She crossed the finishing line in 23.20 seconds. The bronze went to China.

India’s tally now stands at 54 with 11 gold, 20 silver, 23 bronze.