The Indian men’s hockey team advanced to the final of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Champions by defeating South Korea 8-1 on 4 November 2026 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
- India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament leading up to the title clash.
- Japan secured its place in the final by defeating Malaysia 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
- India is scheduled to face Japan in the championship match.
