Hyderabad: India continued their domination over archrivals Pakistan with a convincing 3-1 victory in a fast-paced encounter to clinch the gold medal in the men's hockey of the inaugural Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad today (Oct 31).

The third straight victory over their Asian rivals gave India their second major title in as many months. India had last month defeated Pakistan 4-2 in the final of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

Arjun Halappa (7th minute), Len Aiyappa (34th) and Gagan Ajit Singh (56th) scored for the hosts, while half back Gazanfar Ali scored a consolation goal for the Pakistanis in the 14th minute.

The Indians, leading 2-1 at half time, sealed the fate of the match in the 56th minute when star forward Gagan Ajit made a probing run into the Pakistani area and slotted home the winner after wrong footing two defenders.

PTI