India vs China Asian Champions Cup Hockey Final: Indian hockey team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, won the 2024 Asian Champions Cup. In the final on Tuesday (September 17), the Indian team played against China. The Indian team fought hard to win this match. But in the end, the team won 1-0.
The only goal for the Indian team was scored by defender Jugraj Singh in the 10th minute of the fourth quarter. In the early stages of the game, the two teams played very intensely. The two sides were tied 0-0 in the first three quarters, and there was no goal. But in the fourth quarter, Jugraj won the championship with a winning goal.
The final was held in Hulunbuir, China. Earlier, the Indian team defeated South Korea 4-1 in the second semifinal and advanced to the final. Secondly, the Chinese ice hockey team entered the Asian Champions Cup final for the first time. But she missed the championship.
Pakistan beat South Korea 5-2
On that day, Pakistan and South Korea competed for the third place in this tournament. Pakistan won 5-2 and secured the third place. The match was held at this venue on the eve of the final.
India has won the most titles with 5 titles
India has won the Asian Champions Cup the most times in history, 5 times (including this season). The first season of the Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Cup was held in 2011. India then defeated Pakistan to win the championship. Since then, India has also won the championship in the 2013, 2018, 2023 and 2024 seasons. In 2018, India and Pakistan shared the championship.
The Asian Champions Cup has been held eight times (including this one), with India winning four times, Pakistan three times and South Korea once. As mentioned above, India and Pakistan were the joint winners in 2018.
India is undefeated this season
The Indian hockey team is yet to lose any match in this tournament. The team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, reached the final on a six-match winning streak. He has since won the final as well. India won all five of its matches in the group stage and is the only team to remain unbeaten this season.
India beat Pakistan 2-1 in the last group match. Previously, China beat South Korea 3-1. India beat Malaysia 8-1 to advance to the semifinals. Previously, India beat China 3-0 and Japan 5-0.
Indian hockey team lineup:
Goalkeepers: Krishna Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Kakra
Defenders: Jamanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit.
Midfield: Raj Kumar Pal, Neelkanth Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, Mohammad Rahil Mohsin.
Forwards: Abhishek, Suhjit Singh, Arjit Singh Hondal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh.
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