India Wins Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh Leads Team to Victory

New Delhi, India – India’s hockey team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, has successfully retained their title in the Asian Champions Trophy. The team triumphed over China in a closely contested final at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China.

Key Moments

Jurgraj Singh scored the winning goal, securing India’s fifth title in the tournament. Harmanpreet Singh, who scored seven goals from penalty corners throughout the tournament, praised the team’s unity and determination.

Team Performance

The Indian team scored a total of 26 goals in seven games. They began their campaign with a 3-0 win against China, followed by victories over Japan (5-1), Malaysia (8-1), Korea (3-1), and Pakistan (2-1). In the semi-final, they defeated Korea again with a 4-1 score.

New Faces

New players like Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh, and Amir Ali joined the senior team for the first time. Krishan Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Nilakanta Sharma, and Mohammed Raheel also made significant contributions.

Looking Ahead

Despite their success, Harmanpreet Singh emphasized the need for continuous improvement. The team will return to training after a short break to prepare for upcoming tournaments.

Vice Captain Vivek Sagar Prasad highlighted the team’s strong performance in the group stage, noting the seamless integration of new players and the overall enjoyment of the competition.