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Asian Games Hockey SF: India take on Pakistan with gold-medal match spot at stake

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan clash in a high-stakes Asian Games semifinal where a spot in the gold-medal match and an automatic berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are both on the line. Defending champions India advanced through Pool A with a flawless five-match record, overpowering Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Japan, and Bangladesh while leaning on prolific scoring from Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek, and skipper Harmanpreet Singh.

Pakistan secured second place in Pool B following four wins and a narrow 4-5 defeat to Malaysia, with Sufiyan Khan spearheading their attack as the tournament's top scorer through penalty corners. India will be forced to make a tactical adjustment after midfielder Raj Kumar Pal suffered a thumb fracture, prompting coach Craig Fulton to bring in experienced substitute Nilakanta Sharma for the crucial showdown.

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