Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India beat China, retain title

It was not easy for the Paris Olympics bronze medallists as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters

• Shajil Kumar
• 17 September, 2024

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By: Shajil Kumar

DEFENDING champions India eked out a fighting 1-0 win over hosts China to claim their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey title at Hulunbuir in China on Tuesday.

It was not easy for the favourites and Paris Olympics bronze medallist as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters.

Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition. (PTI)