By defending champions India with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China to claim their 5th Asian Champions Trophy hockey title. It was not easy for Harmanpreet Singh and Team as the Paris Olympics bronze medallist fail to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters.
But, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he score a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title.
Earlier, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition.
A new-look Indian team stay unbeaten throughout the tournament to take home the trophy.
During the final, a visual from the Sony show Pakistan players holding the Chinese flag.
The commentator said that it was clear whom they were supporting.
Interestingly, Pakistan had lost to China in the semi-final.
I m so sorry for these Pakistan hockey players and their coach, who were supporting China today..🥲😉
— John Oldman (@PrasunNagar) September 17, 2024
India 1-0 China.
We have won the Asian Champions Trophy for the second consecutive time ! pic.twitter.com/i6zvpA7HZ4
Pakistan end their campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy with a 5-2 win against Korea, scoring them the bonze Medal at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in the China Daur Ethnic Park.
