Field hockey at the 2022 Asian Games – Men's tournament Facts for Kids

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Men's field hockey at the 2022 Asian Games

Tournament details

Host country

China

City

Hangzhou

Dates

24 September – 6 October 2023

Teams

12 (from 1 confederation)

Venue(s)

Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field

Final positions

Champions

India (4th title)

Runner-up

Japan

Third place

South Korea

Tournament statistics

Matches played

Goals scored

331 (8.71 per match)

Top scorer(s)

Jang Jong-Hyun (18 goals)

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The men's field hockey tournament at the 2022 Asian Games was a big event. It was the 17th time men's field hockey was played at the Asian Games. The games took place in Hangzhou, China, from September 24 to October 6, 2023. All the matches were held at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field.

India played amazingly and won their fourth Asian Games title! They beat the previous champions, Japan, with a score of 5–1 in the final match. South Korea earned the bronze medal. They won against the host country, China, with a score of 2–1. By winning, India also got a special prize: they qualified directly for the 2024 Summer Olympics!

Teams That Competed
How the Tournament Worked
- Pool A Teams
- Pool B Teams
Final Rounds
- Games for Lower Places
- Medal Matches
Tournament Highlights
- Final Standings
- Top Goal Scorers
See also

Teams That Competed

Twelve teams from across Asia took part in this exciting tournament. These teams were chosen through special qualification rounds. They all aimed to win the gold medal and a spot in the Olympics.

How the Tournament Worked

The tournament started with a preliminary round. The twelve teams were split into two groups, called Pool A and Pool B. Each team played against every other team in their group. This helped decide which teams would move on to the next stage.

Pool A Teams

In Pool A, the teams were India, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, and Singapore.

India was super strong, winning all their matches.
Japan also played very well, winning most of their games.
Pakistan finished third in their group.
Bangladesh came in fourth.
Uzbekistan and Singapore also competed hard.

The top two teams from Pool A, India and Japan, moved on to the semi-finals.

Pool B Teams

Pool B included China (the host country), South Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Indonesia, and Thailand.

China played great, winning most of their matches and finishing at the top.
South Korea was very strong too, securing second place.
Malaysia showed good skills and finished third.
Oman came in fourth.
Indonesia and Thailand also gave their best efforts.

The top two teams from Pool B, China and South Korea, also made it to the semi-finals.

Final Rounds

After the preliminary matches, the teams moved into the final rounds. This included games to decide all the places, from eleventh to first.

Games for Lower Places

Eleventh Place Game: Thailand beat Singapore 3–2.
Ninth Place Game: Indonesia won against Uzbekistan 4–1.
Seventh Place Game: Oman defeated Bangladesh 4–3 in a close match.
Fifth Place Game: Pakistan won against Malaysia 5–2.

Medal Matches

These were the most important games, where teams battled for the gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Semi-finals

India vs. South Korea: India won this exciting match 5–3. This meant India would play for the gold medal!
China vs. Japan: Japan narrowly beat China 3–2. This sent Japan to the gold medal match.

Bronze Medal Match

South Korea vs. China: South Korea won the bronze medal by beating China 2–1. It was a tough game, but South Korea managed to score the winning goal near the end.

Gold Medal Match

India vs. Japan: India played brilliantly in the final, winning 5–1 against Japan. This victory secured India's fourth Asian Games title in men's field hockey and their spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics!