Bronze in Japan is the men's team's first podium at the Games since 2014.
Pakistan's men's hockey team won bronze at the Asian Games, their first medal at the event since 2014.
Their group campaign included a 3-0 win over China at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, with goals from Abu Mahmood from a penalty stroke, Sufyan Khan from a penalty corner and Hannan Shahid from open play.
Their only group defeat was a 5-4 loss to Malaysia two days later.
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