{
  "id": 11186355,
  "title": "India edge past Pakistan 4-3 to reach Asian Games hockey final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/india-edge-past-pakistan-4-3-to-reach-asian-games-hockey-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:56:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/india-edge-past-pakistan-4-3-to-reach-asian-games-hockey-final-1.500694722"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling match at the Asian Games 2026, India edged past their arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 to advance to the men's hockey final. The defending champions demonstrated their resilience, maintaining a 3-0 lead before Pakistan mounted a dramatic comeback in the final quarter. Abhishek secured the victory with a last-minute goal, ensuring India's 21st consecutive match without defeat against their neighbors. This win not only keeps India's title defense intact but also brings the country one win away from securing a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Additionally, this historic match marks the first time both India's men's and women's hockey teams reach the final at the same Asian Games since 1998.",
  "summary": "Asian Games: India survive Pakistan scare to reach men’s hockey final, confirm medal",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
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        "published": "2026-10-01T08:18:10.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/i-will-be-hunting-for-gold-azizulhasni-eyes-golden-asian-games",
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      },
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      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ameeshenraj-delivers-as-malaysia-stun-india-to-reach-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-10-01T12:37:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}