Pakistan clinched the bronze medal in the men’s hockey event at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating South Korea 5-3 in a thrilling third-place playoff on Saturday.
The two sides fought a closely contested battle, with the score tied at 3-3 in the fourth quarter. Pakistan stepped up their attack in the closing stages and scored twice to secure a 5-3 victory and finish third in the competition.
Rana Waheed led Pakistan’s scoring effort with two goals, while Sufyan Khan, Abdul Rehman and Hannan Shahid contributed one goal each.
South Korea kept Pakistan under pressure throughout the match, but the national side maintained its composure in the decisive stages and converted its opportunities to seal the bronze medal.
The victory marked Pakistan’s successful finish in the hockey competition, with the team overcoming South Korea in a high-intensity playoff for third place.
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