Pakistan claims Asian Games hockey bronze with comeback win over South Korea
At a glance
- Pakistan defeated South Korea 5-3 in the men's hockey bronze medal match at the Asian Games.
- Rana Waheed scored two crucial goals in a dramatic final-quarter comeback.
- The result secures Pakistan's first Asian Games hockey medal since 2014.
Story so far
Pakistan's men's hockey team has won the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after a 5-3 victory against South Korea. The team reached the third-place playoff following a narrow 4-3 semi-final loss to India. In the bronze medal match, Pakistan recovered from a 3-1 deficit, with two goals from Rana Waheed in the final quarter helping to secure the win. The result marks Pakistan's first medal in the event since 2014.
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Pakistan's men's hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Asian Games on Saturday, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling playoff match.
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