India have conquered all, but Japan eye silencing Mohali crowd in ACT final

Published 05 Nov 2026, 08:31 IST

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JALANDHAR, Nov 4: Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh struck a brace each as five-time champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1 in the second semifinal to enter the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final here on Wednesday. Lakra scored in the fourth and 13th minutes, while Dilpreet…

— The Shillong Times
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India vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy 2026 Semi-Final: The Harmanpreet Singh-led side booked a summit clash against Japan, who beat Malaysia to enter the final earlier in the day.

— NDTV

Coverage arrived over 15 hours — first from The Times of India, latest from India Today.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 05 Nov 2026, 08:31 IST

India have conquered all, but Japan eye silencing Mohali crowd in ACT final

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times 05 Nov 2026, 02:50 IST

India thrash South Korea 8-1 to enter ACT hockey final

JALANDHAR, Nov 4: Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh struck a brace each as five-time champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1 in the second semifinal to enter the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final here on Wednesday. Lakra scored in the fourth and 13th minutes, while Dilpreet…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 04 Nov 2026, 23:06 IST

India thrash Korea 8-1, set up final against Japan

Defending champions India raised the intensity in the business end of the Asian Champions Trophy, hammering a hapless South Korea 8-1 to set up a title clash against Japan. Japan secured a shootout win over Malaysia in the first semifinal. If India faced little resistance from Korea in their final…

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 04 Nov 2026, 22:03 IST

India Thrash South Korea 8-1 To Enter Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Final

Five-time champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1 in the second semifinal to enter the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 21:21 IST

India thrash South Korea 8-1 to storm into ACT final, set up Japan clash

India delivered a stunning display of skill, overpowering South Korea 8-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-final. With Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh each netting two goals and Harmanpreet Singh converting a key penalty corner, the team regained control after an early goal from their…

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Kashmir Observer Center Kashmir Observer 04 Nov 2026, 20:11 IST

India Thrash S-Korea 8-1 to Enter ACT Hockey Final

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh struck a brace each as five-time champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1 in the second semifinal to enter the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final here on…

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