Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Schedule, Teams, And How To Watch Live

The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 starts on November 11 in Rajgir, Bihar, India. This is the eighth edition of the tournament. Six teams will play, and India, the current champion, will try to win again. The event will last until November 20. India hosted this tournament before in 2023, where the home team got huge support from the crowd.

Tournament Overview and History

India’s women’s hockey team, led by Salima Tete, will play their first match against Malaysia on November 11. The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays every other team. The top teams will move to the semi-finals. The teams playing this year are India, South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand.

The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy started in 2010. South Korea has been the most successful team, winning three titles. India won twice, in 2016 and 2023. This year, India will face tough competition, especially from China, who won a silver medal at the Olympics. South Korea has always been strong, and Japan won the title two times, most recently in 2021.

India’s Journey and Challenges Ahead

For India, this tournament is a chance to come back strong after missing out on the Olympics earlier this year. India is a strong team, but winning the title again won’t be easy with teams like China competing. The India vs. China match on November 16 will be very important for the semi-final race.

India’s squad includes talented players like goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam, defenders Udita, Jyoti, and Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, and midfielders like Salima Tete. Forwards like Navneet Kaur and Sangita Kumari will also play a big role in helping India win.

Venue and Schedule

The matches will be played at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. This is the second time India is hosting the event. On November 11, three matches will happen: Japan vs. South Korea, China vs. Thailand, and India vs. Malaysia. The semi-finals will be on November 19, and the final will be on November 20.

How to Watch Live

Fans can watch the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD channels in India. Live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv platform, so viewers can watch all the matches from home.

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Fixtures

• November 11: India vs. Malaysia
• November 14: India vs. Thailand
• November 16: India vs. China
• November 17: India vs. Japan

Conclusion

The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 promises exciting hockey matches. India, the defending champion, will face tough teams like China to win the title again. Fans can watch the action live on Sony Liv and not miss any moment of this thrilling tournament.

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