India have defeated Japan 1-0 to win bronze at the Asia Cup men’s hockey 2022 at Jakarta, Indonesia. India captain Birendra Lakra wins the player of the match award for his sturdy defensive work.
2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
The 2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup was the eleventh edition of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, the quadrennial international men’s field hockey championship of Asia organised by the Asian Hockey Federation. On 15 March 2022 it was announced the tournament would be held at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta, Indonesia from 23 May to 1 June 2022.
India were the defending champions. South Korea won their fifth title after a finals win over Malaysia.