Japan blossom as they beat India to take gold in Jakarta
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Japan's Cherry Blossoms celebrate victory in Jakarta. Pic credit: Asia Hockey Federation
Japan have won their first ever gold medal in women's hockey at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta after out-playing India in the finals. Goals from Minami Shimizu and captain Kawamura Motomi were enough to secure a 2-1 victory over their high-ranked rivals. In the early bronze medal match, China beat Korea by a tight 2-1 scoreline.