India Edge Past China 1-0 to Clinch 5th ACT Hockey Title
India clinched their record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China. The defending champions, led by Harmanpreet Singh, struggled to break through the resolute Chinese defense for the first three quarters, despite being the favorites and the Paris Olympics bronze medalists. The deadlock was finally broken in the 51st minute when defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare but crucial field goal, securing the title for India.
India Edge Past China 1-0 to Clinch 5th ACT Hockey Title
India clinched their record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts China. The defending champions, led by Harmanpreet Singh, struggled to break through the resolute Chinese defense for the first three quarters, despite being the favorites and the Paris Olympics bronze medalists. The deadlock was finally broken in the 51st minute when defender Jugraj Singh scored a rare but crucial field goal, securing the title for India.
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