Asian Games 2023, India Men Vs Japan Men Hockey: Preview, Updated Squads, When And Where To Watch

India will face Japan in their toughest match of the tournament on Thursday. Japan is the defending champion of the Men's Hockey Asian Games.

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 27 September 2023 2:10 pm

Captain Harmanpreet Singh

The Indian national hockey team started strong at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou China, winning their first two games by big margins. Last week, India crushed Uzbekistan 16-0 in Pool A, and on Tuesday, the team led by Harmanpreet Singh won their second consecutive game, defeating Singapore 16-1. On Thursday, India face defending champions Japan in what could be their biggest test yet in the competition.(Medal Tally?|?Schedule?|?Full Coverage?|?More Sports News)

Japan are also undefeated in the 2023 Asian Games. They beat Bangladesh 7-2 in their first Pool A encounter before crushing Uzbekistan 10-1 in their second. Since 2013, the two sides have met 26 times, with India winning 21 times and Japan emerging victorious three times. Two games have ended in draws.

India Men Vs Japan Men, Asian Games 2023 Hockey Match Live Streaming Details:

When will the Hockey match between India Men Vs Japan Men be played?

The Hockey match between India Men and Japan Men will be played on Thursday, 28 September 2023.

What time the match between the India Men and Japan Men Hockey team will start?

The match between the India Men and Japan Men Hockey teams will begin at 6:15 pm IST.

Where to watch the India Men Vs Japan Men Hockey match on TV in India?

The match between the India Men and Japan Men Hockey teams can be watched live on Sony Sports Network.

Where can we stream the India Men Vs Japan Men Hockey match online in India?

The match between the India Men and Japan Men Hockey teams can be live-streamed on Sony Liv.

Hockey squads for the Asian Games:
PR Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak, Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Sanjay, Sumit, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh (vice-captain), Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Abhishek, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay.
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