On 5 November 2026, India defeated Japan 4–1 in the final of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, winning the title for a record sixth time.
- This was India’s third consecutive title in the tournament. India came from behind after Japan took an early lead and scored three goals in the fourth quarter to secure victory.
- The victory marked a fitting farewell to midfielder Nilakanta Sharma, who played his last international match for India.
- In the bronze medal match, Malaysia defeated South Korea 5–2. Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each support staff member.
