Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

• Winner: Sri Lanka
• Runner-up: Pakistan
• Final Date: 11 September 2022
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
• Winning Margin: 23 runs
• Sri Lanka’s Captain: Dasun Shanaka
• Pakistan’s Captain: Babar Azam
• Player of the Match: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
• Player of the Tournament: Wanindu Hasaranga
• Sri Lanka’s Title: 6th Asia Cup title

Explanation

• Pakistan defeated Japan 4–3 on 6 March 2026 in the semifinal of the World Cup Qualifier in Ismailia, Egypt.
• This victory ended an eight-year wait for the national team.
• Pakistan came back from 1–3 down and scored three goals in the final eight minutes to secure qualification.

Additional information:

• Pakistan finished runner-up in the Ismailia qualifier after losing the final to England 4–1.

Last verified on 04-10-2026