Harmanpreet Singh’s men stormed to a 5‑1 victory over Malaysia in the Asian Games final, sealing India’s 21st gold medal.
The match swung after the 12th over when Singh’s captain roped in a hat‑trick from his forwards, dismantling the Malaysian defense and pushing the score to a comfortable margin.
With the win, India’s overall haul climbs to 85 medals – 21 gold – keeping the country in the top five of the medal table, eclipsing the 106‑medal haul of Hangzhou.
Other golds added late in the campaign – cricket, archery and boxing – pushed India into a strong finish, giving the delegation a boost in morale and confidence.
Now that the Games are closed, the team will head home for training, while India eyes the upcoming U‑19 World Cup and the next Olympic cycle.