India edged past the hosts China 1-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy final in Hulunbuir on Tuesday (September 17, 2024).
It was the record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title for India.
India and China played some excellent hockey throughout the final. In the first three quarters, both the teams went without scoring any goals.
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.
At the 51st minute, it was captain Harmanpreet Singh’s pass to Jugraj who converted and put India in the lead.
China pushed hard at the Indian goalline to equalise but it went futile. Indian players held their nerves and never allowed China to score the equaliser.
Published – September 17, 2024 05:26 pm IST
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