Pakistan reach semi-final as rain washes out Hong Kong match at Asian Games 2026
“Persistent rain washed out Pakistan’s Asian Games 2026 quarter-final against Hong Kong. Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals on the basis of its superior world …”
Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals on the basis of its superior world ranking.(Dunya News) – Persistent rain prevented the scheduled quarter-final between Pakistan and Hong Kong at the 2026 Asian Games, sending the Team Green through to the semi-finals on the basis of their superior world ranking.
The first quarter-final was scheduled to take place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, but the weather conditions prevented even the toss from taking place. With the rain continuing, officials were forced to cancel the match, leaving no opportunity for either side to compete for a place in the last four.
Following the abandonment, Pakistan secured a semi-final berth because of their higher world ranking. The national team will now turn its attention to the semi-final, where it will compete for a place in the final.
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The washout means Pakistan progressed without playing the quarter-final, while Hong Kong's campaign ended with the match unable to take place.
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