NEW DELHI: India produced a commanding performance to outclass defending champions South Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup hockey final, clinching their fourth continental crown and sealing qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In Rajgir, Bihar, the hosts justified their billing as favourites, having entered the tournament as the highest-ranked team. India were relentless from the outset and capped their dominance with goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and a brace from Dilpreet Singh, who was later named Player of the Match. Korea managed only a late consolation strike through Dain Son.As it happened: India vs Korea, Asia Cup FinalFor India, the triumph marked a return to continental supremacy after an eight-year wait, with their last Asia Cup title coming in 2017. Since the group-stage draw against Korea earlier in the competition, the team raised their intensity, producing a string of convincing performances that culminated in the final.Dilpreet Singh, whose sharp finishing made the difference in the summit clash, reflected on the team’s achievement.“Feel very good. It had been 8 years since we won the Asia Cup. Our main target was to win it and then qualify for the World Cup,” he said.The forward also credited India’s tactical clarity for their success. “From day one, our main goal was to take a shot, convert it into a PC when entering the circle. Today that worked out perfectly for us.”With the Asia Cup back in their hands, India now head into the global stage with momentum, confidence, and the satisfaction of having delivered in front of their home crowd.