India Secures Triple Gold Sweep at Asian Games Across Hockey, Cricket and Wrestling

Gold India added three gold medals on Saturday, winning in men’s hockey, men’s cricket and men’s wrestling, while weightlifter Mirabai Chanu earned a silver, pushing the nation’s Asian Games tally to a new high.

Hockey The men’s team beat Japan 2‑0, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring the opening goal and the defense holding firm, a result that booked a place in the gold‑medal final and secured the sport’s first gold of the Games.

Cricket India’s cricket side clinched gold by defeating their final opponent in a tightly contested match, with the team’s balanced batting and disciplined bowling delivering a margin that ensured the gold medal and completed a triple‑sport sweep for the country.

Wrestling In the wrestling arena, Indian grapplers secured gold in the 74 kg category, adding to the nation’s medal haul and highlighting the depth of talent across combat sports, while Mirabai Chanu’s silver underscored India’s strength in weightlifting.