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India Clinches 5th Time Asian Champions Trophy in Hockey

The 8th Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 took place in Hulunbuir City, China, from September 8-17, 2024. India won their fifth title, defeating China 1-0 in the final.

Tournament Overview and Final Match

The 8th Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 held in Hulunbuir City, China, from September 8-17, 2024
India defeated China 1-0 in the final to win their fifth title
Jugraj Singh scored the winning goal in the 51st minute
India maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament
China made their first-ever appearance in the final
Pakistan secured third place by defeating South Korea 5-2

India's Performance and Key Players

India won all matches in the league stage, defeating China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Pakistan
In the semi-final, India beat South Korea 4-1
Harmanpreet Singh, the team captain, was named Player of the Tournament
Harmanpreet finished as India's leading goal-scorer with seven goals
Coach Craig Fulton led the team to victory
This was India's first tournament without legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who retired after the 2024 Paris Olympics

Tournament Statistics and Awards

India's previous wins: 2011, 2016, 2018 (shared with Pakistan), and 2023
Six participating nations: India, Pakistan, China, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia
Top Goal Scorer: Yang Jihun (South Korea) with 9 goals
Promising Goalkeeper: Kim Jaehan (South Korea)
Best Goalkeeper: Wang Caiyu (China)
Rising Star: Hanan Shahid (Pakistan)
Player of the Tournament: Harmanpreet Singh (India)

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