Overview
- India thrashed South Korea 8–1 in the men's Asian Champions Trophy semi‑final on Wednesday to reach a record‑extending seventh final.
- Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh scored two goals each while Harmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Angad Bir Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad also scored in the rout.
- The hosts finished the round‑robin unbeaten, topping the six‑team table after five wins and maintaining a strong attacking form through the knockout stage.
- Japan reached the final after beating Malaysia 5–3 in a penalty shootout following a 0–0 draw, so India and Japan will meet in the final on Thursday.
- The result adds to India’s continental momentum ahead of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal beginning November 19, where the Indian women will open their title defence against Malaysia.