In Brief
- India shut out Singapore 7–0 in their final Pool A fixture to advance to the knockout round.
- Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored two goals each, with additional strikes from Salima Tete, Neha Goyal, and Sangita Kumari.
- India earned 12 penalty corners during the match while restricting Singapore to zero shots on goal.
The Indian women's hockey team advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games following a 7–0 win over Singapore at the Gifu Prefectural Hockey Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Midfielder Navneet Kaur opened the scoring in the third minute via a field goal before converting a penalty corner in the 18th minute. Forward Deepika extended the lead with goals in the 22nd and 39th minutes, while captain Salima Tete, Neha Goyal, and Sangita Kumari added one goal each to complete the seven-goal victory.
The win maintained India's undefeated record in Pool A play, following prior victories against Malaysia, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. India controlled possession throughout four quarters, generating 12 penalty corner opportunities while allowing Singapore no shots on target or penalty corners. The result sets up a semifinal match against Pool B runners-up Japan, scheduled for September 30, 2026.
