Sports Desk | April 29, 2026- The Bangladesh women’s hockey team stands on the brink of history as they prepare to face Chinese Taipei in the final of the Asian Games Qualifiers today.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Bangladesh time at the GBK Field in Jakarta.
Semi-Final Heroics
Bangladesh secured their spot in the final—and a ticket to the Asian Games—after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Singapore in the semi-finals. The star of the match was forward Airin Riya, who netted a sensational hat-trick.
Despite an early lead from Riya in the 8th minute, Singapore equalized in the 12th minute, leading to a high-pressure standoff. However, Riya turned the tide in the final quarter, scoring an individual goal in the 57th minute followed by a clinical flick just a minute later to seal the win.
High Confidence for the Final
Coach Zahid Hossain Raju praised the team’s resilience, noting that their ability to fight until the final whistle has been their greatest strength. Having already drawn 5-5 against Chinese Taipei in the group stages, the team is optimistic about the title clash.
“Since we have come this far, we will give our best. InshaAllah, we will return home as champions,” said hat-trick hero Airin Riya, who has now scored 5 goals in the tournament.
While the Bangladesh men’s team has won this qualifier twice before, the women’s team has achieved the feat of reaching the final in their very first appearance in an international tournament.
Key Highlights for Readers
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The Match: Bangladesh vs. Chinese Taipei (Final).
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Time & Venue: 7:00 PM (BST) at GBK Field, Jakarta.
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Star Performer: Airin Riya, who scored a hat-trick in the semi-final and has 5 total goals.
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The Stakes: Bangladesh has already qualified for the Asian Games; this match is for the championship trophy.