The eighth edition of the prestigious hockey Asian Champions Trophy is set to begin in Hulunbuir, China, on Sunday, September 8th. India, the defending champion and record four-time winner, will be looking to defend their title in the tournament. The Indian team enters the competition with renewed confidence after securing a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics last month.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format where the six participating teams will face each other in a series of matches. The top four teams will then advance to the semifinals, scheduled for September 16th. The third-place playoff and the highly anticipated final will take place on September 17th.
The 2024 Asian Champions Trophy is being held at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China. The participating teams include India, China, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea.
India’s squad for the tournament is a formidable mix of experienced players and promising youngsters. The team is led by Harmanpreet Singh, and includes key players like Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Amit Rohidas, and Manpreet Singh.
India’s opening match will be against China on September 8th at 3:30 pm. They will then face Japan on September 9th, Malaysia on September 11th, South Korea on September 12th, and finally, their biggest rivals, Pakistan, on September 14th. All of India’s matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD TV channels, and streamed live on the Sony LIV website and app.
The 2024 Asian Champions Trophy promises to be a thrilling competition with intense matches and exciting hockey action. With India’s strong performance at the Olympics, the team is poised to make a strong run for the title and further strengthen their position as a leading force in Asian hockey.
