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  Mens Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India retain title
17 Sep 2024
 

Indian Men Hockey Team successfully defended their Asian Champions Trophy title, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China in the final at the Moqi Hockey Training Base, China Daur Ethnic Park, Hulunbuir today. Jugraj Singh scored decisive goal in the 51st minute, making India the most successful team in the history of the tournament with a record-extending five titles.

India also became the only team to win the title five times, having retained the trophy for the second consecutive edition after their triumph in 2023. India had previously achieved back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2018. Hockey India announced a cash prize of INR 3 lakhs for each player and INR 1.5 lakhs for each support staff member.
 

Pakistan won the bronze medal with a 5-2 win over South Korea. Earlier n the semifinals, India thrashed South Korea 2-1, while China edged out Pakistan 2-0 in shootout after play in the regulation time ended in 1-1 draw.

India qualified for the semifinals by winning all of their five matches at the league stage. They beat hosts China 3-0, Japan 5-1, Malaysia 8-1, South Korea 3-1 and Pakistan 2-1. India captain and drag-flick ace Harmanpreet Singh was awarded as the Player of the Tournament with seven goals to his name.

Harmanpreet completed his double century of international goals converting a brace of penalty corners in the league match against South Korea. Defender Amit Rohidas represented the 18-member Indian team as the only player from Odisha, the State which is the sponsors of the Indian National Hockey Teams.

INDIAN TEAM FOR MENS ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY: Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera. Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit. Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Manpreet Singh, Mohd Raheel Mouseen. Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh.
COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF: Craig Arthur Fulton (Chief Coach), Shivendra Singh (Coach), Alan Tan (Scientific Advisor), Ranganathan M (Head Physiotherapist), Harshith M Lakshman (Video Analyst), Arup Naskar (Masseur), Artur Lucas (Coach/Video Analyst).

INDIA RESULTS:
8 September 2024 (League match): India (Sukhjeet Singh 14-FG, Uttam Singh 27-FG, Abhishek 32-FG) beat China 3-0. PoM: Harmanpreet Singh.

9 September 2024 (League match): India (Sukhjeet Singh 2-FG, 60-FG, Abhishek 3-FG, Sanjay 17-PC, Uttam Singh 54-FG) beat Japan (Kazumasa Matsumoto 41-FG) 5-1. PoM: Abhishek.

11 September 2024 (League match): India (Rajkumar Pal 3-FG, 25-FG, 33-FG, Araijeet Singh Hundal 6-FG, 39-GH, Jugraj Singh 7-PC, Harmanpreet Singh 22-PC, Uttam Singh 40-PC) beat Malaysia (Akhimullah Anuar 34-FG) 8-1. PoM: Araijeet Singh Hundal.

12 September 2024 (League match): India (Araijeet Singh Hundal 8-FG, Harmanpreet Singh 9-PC, 43-PC) beat Korea (Yang Jihun 30-PC) 3-1. PoM: Suraj Karkera (India).

14 September 2024 (League match): India (Harmanpreet Singh 13-PC, 19-PC) beat Pakistan (Nadeem Ahmad 8-FG) 2-1. PoM: Nilakanta Sharma (India).

16 September 2024 (Semifinal): India (Uttam Singh 13-FG, Harmanpreet Singh 19-PC, 45-PC, Jarmanpreet Singh 32-FG) beat South Korea (Yang Jihun 33-FG) 2-1. PoM: Jarmanpreet Singh.

17 September 2024 (Final): India (Jugraj Singh 51-FG) beat China 1-0. PoM: Lin Changlaing (China).
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TOP: Players and coaches and support staff of Team India celebrate after winning their fifth title in the Mens Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament in Moqi on 17 September 2024.
RIGHT: Odisha and India defender Amit Rohidas poses with the Asian Champions Trophy in Moqi on 17 September 2024.
 
   
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