That's it! India settle for the silver medal. Japan takes the gold medal after the 2-1 win. This is the first silver medal for Indian Women's team since 1998. Something to cheer about.
India vs Japan Women's Hockey Final, 2018 Asian Games Highlights: India Settle for Silver Medal
Catch Highlights of India vs Japan Women's Hockey Gold Medal Match Asian Games 2018.
Indian Womenâs Hockey team will be chasing the historic gold medal as they square off against Japan in the final. 36 years back in 1982, Indian womenâs team clinched the gold medal. This was the inaugural edition of womenâs hockey at the Asian Games. In 1988, India made it to the final but had to settle for silver after losing to South Korea 1-2. In 2006 and 2014 the Indian womenâs team bagged bronze medals. Meanwhile, if you are looking for live streaming and live score updates of India vs Japan womenâs hockey final gold medal match then you have landed on the right page. Below you will find all the relevant information. Asian Games 2018 Day 13 Live Updates.
Coming into the final, the Indian womenâs team has remained undefeated thus far. India defeated Indonesia 8-0, Kazakhstan 21-0, South Korea 4-1 and Thailand 5-0 in the group stage matches. In the semifinal, India defeated China 1-0 to make it to the final.
Japan, on the other hand, topped the Group A after winning four out four matches. Japan outplayed Chinese Taipei 11-0, Hong Kong 6-0, China 4-2 and Malaysia 3-1. In semis, Japan defeated Korea 2-0 to qualify for the summit clash.  Asian Games Medal Tally 2018 Updated: Check India's Medal Tally in Current Table and Country-Wise Medal Standings.
When, where and what time will India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 Womenâs Hockey Final Match be held?
The womenâs hockey final match between India and Japan will take place on August 31. The gold medal match will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Hockey Field in Jakarta. The India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 Womenâs Hockey Final Match will begin at 6:30 PM IST.
India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 Womenâs Hockey Final Match Free Live TV Telecast on Sony Network:
Sony Pictures Networks holds the broadcasting rights for the telecast of 2018 Asian Games in India. Fans will have to tune into Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD channels to watch India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 womenâs hockey final match.
India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 Womenâs Hockey Final Match Free Live Streaming Online on Sony Liv:
As Sony Pictures Networks hold the official broadcasting rights of Asian Games 2018, the fans can watch the online live streaming of India vs Japan Asian Games 2018 Womenâs Hockey Final Match on its popular Over-The-Top (OTT) platform SonyLIV.
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