The Indian women’s hockey team will take on Japan in the semi-final of the Asian Games 2023 on October 5. The match will be played at the Huanglong Stadium in Hangzhou, China, and will start at 12:30 PM IST.
The Indian team qualified for the semi-final after finishing second in their group. They won two matches, drew one match, and lost one match. In the quarter-final, they defeated Thailand by a score of 3-1.
Japan qualified for the semi-final after finishing first in their group. They won all three of their matches. In the quarter-final, they defeated Kazakhstan by a score of 5-1.
The Indian women’s hockey team has a good record against Japan. They have won 10 of their last 12 matches against the Japanese team. However, Japan is a strong team and they will be a tough opponent for India.
The Indian women’s hockey team is led by captain Savita Punia. She is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. The Indian team also has a number of other experienced players, such as Vandana Katariya, Rani Rampal, and Deepika Thakur.
Japan is led by captain Aki Yamada. She is a very skilled player and she is a threat to any opposition. The Japanese team also has a number of other young and talented players, such as Yui Araki, Hana Sugisaki, and Yuri Nagai.
The semi-final match between India and Japan is expected to be a close and exciting contest. Both teams are evenly matched and they will be looking to book their place in the final.
Conclusion
The Indian women’s hockey team will be looking to continue their good run at the Asian Games 2023 when they take on Japan in the semi-final on October 5. The team is confident of its chances and they will be determined to reach the final.
