India will look to increase the Gold medal count from 7 to 8 today as Indian men's hockey team take on Pakistan in the Incheon Asian Games finals.The long wait of 16 years for the Gold at Asiad, the epic final clash after 32 years, direct entry to 2016 Rio Olympics, all are at stake.India faces old nemesis Pakistan for Gold. Though, India does not enjoy fond memories against Pakistan in Asian games final.Pakistan are the defending champions and have won six times against India's one in the head-to-head count.Sardar Singh led Indian side looks hungry, as evident in their semi-final matche. India fought hard and deefated South Korea 1-Nil.Whereas, Pakistan survived a stern Malaysian tests to win 6-5 win in the penalty shoot-out.India does have a mental block as Pakistan had defeated India at the group stage at this game but the team needs to come out all guns blazing and end the 16 year gold drought.All India Radio will broadcast the live commentary on the match from 3:25 PM onwards. Besides, that men's and women's Kabbadi team surged into the finals.We look dominant and strong contenders for gold medal in Kabbadi. We also bagged a bronze today from puglilist Sathish Kumar in +91 kg weight class. Medal can also be expected from Athletics.China continues to top the medals tally. Korea is second, and Japan third. With 7 Gold, 9 Silver and 35 Bronze, India is 11th.
News On AIR | October 2, 2014 3:30 PM
Asian Games: India to meet Pakistan for Men's Hockey Gold medal today