Japan won the gold medal, South Korea came in second and India played China today for the bronze medal at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2022, know about the winner
Japan became the new champion of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2022 after beating South Korea 2-0 in Muscat. Lee S. 12′ and scored for Cheon 34′. Tanaka scored twice for the Japanese side in the 28′ and 45′ minute to have that edge over South Korea. These goals were closely followed by Mori in the 37′ minute and Nagai scored 46′ and never gave South Korea an opportunity to even come close.
India Vs China Bronze Medal Match Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2022
The Indian women’s hockey team may not have been able to retain their Asia Cup crown, but Savita Punia and her teammates brought home a bronze medal after defeating China 2-0 in the third-place play-off on Friday, January 29 in Oman.
India defeated China in a great performance at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, thanks to goals from Sharmila Devi (13) and Gurjit Kaur (19). Gurjit, who was instrumental in India’s semi-final appearance in the Tokyo Olympics, assisted on both goals as the Women in Blue put on a clinical display in Muscat.
After defeating lowly Malaysia 9-0 in their first match, India lost 0-2 to Asian Games winners Japan before smashing Singapore 9-1 to reach the semifinals. However, India’s dreams were dashed in the semifinals as they were defeated 2-3 by Korea due to sloppy defending and bad penalty corner conversions.
2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Venue And Tickets
The matches are being held in Muscat without spectators because to covid limitations.
2022 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup Points Table, Teams, Results And Standings
Defending champions India won Pool A match and advanced to the semifinals but lost to South Korea 2-3. In the bronze medal match, they won against China 2-0.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | +16 | 9 | Semi-finals |
| 2 |  India |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 | +15 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Malaysia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | −15 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Singapore |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | −16 | 0 |
Pool B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | +17 | 9 | Semi-finals |
| 2 |  China |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 6 | |
| 3 |  Thailand |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | −7 | 3 | |
| 4 |  Indonesia |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | −18 | 0 |
Women’s Asia Hockey Cup 2022 Final Winner Japan vs South Korea Result And Score
Final
28 January 2022
Japan vs South Korea 8:30pm IST
Japan 4-2 South Korea
Tanaka 28′, 45′
Mori 37′
Nagai 46′
28 January 2022
India v China 6:00pm IST
India 2–0 China
Sharmila 13′
Gurjit 19′
Women’s Asian Cup Hockey 2022 Prize Money Pool Distribution
For the first time in 47 years, the winners have gotten a prize money with the champion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup getting $1 million, while the runners-up and losing semi-finalists earning earn $500,000 and $150,000 respectively.
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