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India thrash Malaysia 5-1 to win Asian Games hockey gold; seal LA28 spot

Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men's hockey team secured a dominant 5-1 victory against Malaysia in the final to claim the gold medal at the Asian Games on Saturday. By successfully defending their crown, the squad achieved a historic milestone by winning back-to-back continental titles and simultaneously locked down qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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