India's fabulous fifth

India secured their fifth Asian Champions Trophy Hockey title with a 1-0 win over China, extending their record in the prestigious tournament. Jugraj Singh's crucial goal brought home the victory, while captain Harmanpreet Singh led the team to their sixth overall title, capping off a dominant campaign.

India's triumph at the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, held at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, China, reinforced their position as a field hockey powerhouse. The tournament, which featured India, China, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, followed a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.

India's journey to the title began with a strong start, defeating China 3-0 and Japan 5-1 in their opening matches. The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, remained unbeaten throughout the event, registering dominant wins against Malaysia (8-1), South Korea (3-1), and arch-rivals Pakistan (2-1). Harmanpreet was instrumental throughout, with his leadership and key goals driving the team forward.