Not Hockey Asia Cup 2025, Tokyo 2020 medal was enough to shut critics: Hardik Singh

India hockey star Hardik Singh, speaking exclusively to India Today, said the team had already silenced critics with their bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, even before their recent Asia Cup 2025 triumph in Rajgir. In the final, India defeated Korea 4-1 to clinch their fourth Asia Cup title and secure direct qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup, with standout performances from Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, and Amit Rohidas.