Defending champions eye title defence following Paris Olympics high
The Indian men's hockey team will look to build on their successful Paris Olympics campaign and defend its Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) title when it opens its campaign against hosts China here on Sunday.
After bagging back-toback Olympics bronze medals, India will start as favourites to defend their ACT title against top hockey playing nations of Asia in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea and Malaysia.
Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament.
Back from a short break after the Paris Olympics, India skipper Harmanpreet Singh is keen on continuing their dominance in the continental championships.
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