On Tuesday, September 17th, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men’s hockey team defeated the hosts, China by 1-0 to lift their record fifth title in the just-concluded Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The final match, which took place at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir witnessed the top two teams lock horns with each other in a high-voltage clash. India’s Jugraj Singh finished the tournament as the solitary goalscorer.
Harmanpreet Singh’s Leadership and Performance Stole The Show
During the showdown, China attempted to put immense pressure on India with its aggressive counter-attacks throughout the first three quarters. Despite multiple attacking moves from the Indian team, the Chinese goalkeeper Wang displayed incredible skills, making impressive saves during both open play and penalty corners.
However, all thanks to the sheer determination of the Indian team, they stole the show through in the final quarter of the game, with captain Harmanpreet Singh playing an instrumental role. Harmanpreet delivered a perfect cross to Jugraj Singh, who grabbed the opportunity, sending the ball past the Chinese goalkeeper to break the deadlock. Jugraj’s rare field goal proved to be the match-winner, registering India’s fifth title in the history of this tournament.
Congratulations to the Indian Men's Hockey Team on clinching their record-breaking 5th Asian Champions Trophy title! 🏆🏑
With a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China, India have not only retained their crown from 2023 but also solidified their position as the most successful team… pic.twitter.com/akCC5N6kGv
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 17, 2024
Congratulating the Indian men’s hockey team, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his social media and posted a special message. In his Tweet, Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian team for winning the Asian Champions Trophy. He wrote:
“Congratulations to the incredible Indian Men’s Hockey Team for winning the Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2024! Their remarkable performance, unwavering spirit and dedication have made the nation proud.”
Check out the Tweet:
Congratulations to the incredible Indian Men's Hockey Team for winning the Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2024!
Their remarkable performance, unwavering spirit and dedication have made the nation proud. pic.twitter.com/ZCd7liZk83
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2024
Full List Of Winners Of Asian Champions Trophy Over The Years
- 2024: Winner – India | Runner-up – China
- 2023: Winner – India | Runner-up – Malaysia
- 2021: Winner – South Korea | Runner-up – Japan
- 2018: Joint Winners – India and Pakistan
- 2016: Winner – India | Runner-up – Pakistan
- 2013: Winner – Pakistan | Runner-up – Japan
- 2012: Winner – Pakistan | Runner-up – India
- 2011: Winner – India | Runner-up – Pakistan
List of award winners at Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
- Top goalscorer of the tournament: Yang Jihun of Korea (9 goals)
- Promising goalkeeper of the tournament: Kim Jaehan of Korea
- Best goalkeeper of the tournament: Wang Caiyu of China
- Rising star of the tournament: Hanan Shahid of Pakistan
- Player of the tournament: Harmanpreet Singh of India
Team India’s results at Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
Match 1: India 3-0 China (India: Sukhjeet Singh 14′, Uttam Singh 27′, Abhishek 32′)
Match 2: India 5-1 Japan (India: Sukhjeet Singh 2′, 60′, Abhishek 2′, Sanjay 17′, Uttam Singh 54′; Japan: Matsumoto Kazumasa 41′)
Match 3: India 3-1 Malaysia (India: Raj Kumar Pal 3′, 25′, 33′, Araijeet Singh Hundal 6′, 39′, Jugraj Singh 7′, Harmanpreet Singh 22′, Uttam Singh 40′; Malaysia: Akhimullah Anuar 11′)
Match 4: India 3-1 South Korea (India: Harmanpreet Singh 9′, 43′, Arai Singh Hundal 8′; South Korea: Jihun Yang 30′)
Match 5: India 2-1 Pakistan (India: Harmanpreet Singh 13′, 19′; Pakistan: Ahmad Nadeem 8′)
Semi-Final: India 4-1 South Korea (India: Harmanpreet Singh 19′, 45′, Uttam Singh 13′, Jarmanpreet Singh 32′; South Korea: Yang Ji-Hun 33′)
Final: India 1-0 China (India: Jugraj Singh 51′)
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