India’s Men’s Hockey Team clinched the 5th Title of Asian Champions Trophy in 2024, by winning a goal from Jugraj Singh, India beat China 1-0 in the final game of the tournament.
Highlights of the game
- Harmanpreet Singh provided the assist, Jugraj Singh scored the winner as an unlikely combination gave India their fifth men’s Asian Champions Trophy title.
- India were frustrated by a superb defensive showing in the first half by hosts China in the final.
- After 2 quarters, the scoreboard read 0-0 as India kept probing for the opening goal while China too hard their moments on the counter where Indian defence had to stay alert.
- The Indian men’s hockey team defeated China to defend the Asian Champions Trophy title.
Awards winner of Tournament
- Top Goal Scorer of the Tournament – Yang Jihun (9 Goals) – Korea
- Promising Goalkeeper of the Tournament – Kim Jaehan – Korea
- Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament – Wang Caiyu – China
- Rising Star of the Tournament – Hanan Shahid – Pakistan
- Player of the Tournament – Harmanpreet Singh – India
