As lacrosse prepares for its return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, India Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams has recorded a defining moment in the sport’s Asian journey with a standout performance at the Asian Lacrosse Games 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 1 to 5.
India emerged as the tournament’s most successful nation, securing gold medals in both the men’s and women’s competitions — a rare achievement that reflects the country’s growing maturity and structure in international lacrosse.
Indian Men’s Lacrosse Stands Tall in Riyadh
In the men’s final, the Indian team produced a composed and disciplined display to defeat Iraq by 9-2. The side was guided throughout the tournament by captain Anudeep Reddy, whose on-field decision-making and calm leadership helped the team maintain an unbeaten run through the competition.
The women’s team also delivered a dominant performance in their final, completing a historic double-gold sweep for India at the continental level — an achievement never before accomplished by the nation in lacrosse.
Beyond the results, India’s performance in Riyadh highlighted a broader shift. Over the past two years, the country has taken significant steps toward building structured national teams in both Sixes and Field lacrosse formats — an effort that has now translated into continental success.
With lacrosse officially included in the LA 2028 Olympic Games, India’s showing at the Asian level strengthens its position among Asia’s emerging contenders and signals its readiness to compete on the global stage. Leadership from the current generation of players has played a crucial role in shaping this upward trajectory.
India’s success in Riyadh is not just a medal story, but a milestone in the evolution of a sport that is steadily finding its place in the nation’s competitive sporting landscape.
