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Asian Champions Trophy
Context:
India secured their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China, capping off a dominant tournament where they won all their matches.
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- Defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute, breaking the deadlock after India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, struggled to penetrate China’s defence for the first three quarters.
- Despite China’s strong resistance in only their second international final, India emerged victorious, solidifying their record as the most successful team in the tournament’s history with five titles, including consecutive wins in 2016 and 2018.
About the Asian Champions Trophy:
- It is a prestigious field hockey tournament organised annually by the Asian Hockey Federation since 2011.
Overview of the Asian Champions Trophy
- Tournament Structure: The Asian Champions Trophy involves six teams: India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and China.
- It follows a round-robin format where each team plays against all others, with the top four advancing to the semifinals.
- Historical Context: India has been the most successful team in the history of the Asian Champions Trophy, winning five titles (2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2024) and finishing as runners-up once (2012). Pakistan follows with three titles.