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India Beat Japan 4-1 in Mohali to Win Record Sixth Asian Champions Trophy

  • India defeated Japan 4-1 in the men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on November 5.
  • Japan took the lead in the third minute through Kazumasa Matsumoto, who scored a field goal.
  • Shilanand Lakra equalised for India in the 42nd minute from a penalty-corner rebound.
  • Dilpreet Singh put India ahead in the 48th minute, before Jugraj Singh converted a penalty corner in the 53rd minute.
  • Vivek Sagar Prasad scored India's fourth goal in the 54th minute to complete the 4-1 victory.

India Face South Korea in Final Asian Hockey Championship Pool Match in Jalandhar

  • India are scheduled to face South Korea at 7 pm on November 2 in the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
  • India enter the match after defeating Malaysia 4-2, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick in the previous evening’s game.
  • The India-South Korea fixture is part of the final day of pool-stage matches in Jalandhar.
  • China are scheduled to play Bangladesh, while Japan will meet Malaysia in the other two fixtures on November 2.
  • The four semi-finalists have already been decided: India, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea.

Harmanpreet Singh Hat-Trick Powers India to 4-2 Win Over Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

  • India beat Malaysia 4-2 on November 1, 2026, at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.
  • Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored in the 3rd, 33rd and 58th minutes to complete a hat-trick.
  • Sukhjeet Singh scored India's other goal in the 43rd minute with a field effort.
  • Akhimullah Anuar scored Malaysia's first goal in the 25th minute, while Shello Silverius added a late goal in the 60th minute.
  • The win was India's fourth consecutive victory in the six-team round-robin tournament; both India and Malaysia had already qualified for the semifinals.

Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet Score Braces as India Beat China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy

  • India beat China 5-2 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on October 29, 2026.
  • The result gave India a second consecutive win in the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy.
  • Sukhjeet Singh scored field goals in the 12th and 34th minutes.
  • Captain Harmanpreet Singh converted penalty corners in the 27th and 31st minutes.
  • Jugraj Singh scored India’s fifth goal from a penalty corner in the 47th minute.

Did you know? Facts about Hockey

  • India's six Asian Champions Trophy titles came in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2024 and 2026. Read the story →
  • Hardik Singh made his 200th international appearance in the final, according to PTI reporting carried by DT Next. Read the story →
  • India scored four times in the second half after Japan had held a 1-0 lead at half-time. Read the story →
  • The final was played at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, with the tournament beginning in Jalandhar before concluding in Mohali. Read the story →
  • The 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship features six teams: India, Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh. Read the story →
  • India’s 4-2 win over Malaysia was its fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. Read the story →
  • India and Malaysia had both secured semi-final places before their November 1 meeting, while Japan and South Korea also confirmed qualification. Read the story →
  • Akashvani’s FM Rainbow channels and the Primary Channel of Akashvani Jalandhar are carrying live commentary of India’s matches. Read the story →
  • India's four consecutive victories came against Bangladesh, China, Japan and Malaysia in that order. Read the story →
  • Harmanpreet's three goals came in the 3rd, 33rd and 58th minutes, spanning the opening, third and final quarters. Read the story →
  • Sukhjeet's 43rd-minute goal came from a move started by vice-captain Hardik Singh, who won the ball in midfield. Read the story →
  • The India-Malaysia match was a rematch of the recent Asian Games men's hockey final, which India won 5-1 in Japan. Read the story →

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India Beat Japan 4-1 in Mohali to Win Record Sixth Asian Champions Trophy

India came from behind to defeat Japan 4-1 in the men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final in Mohali on November 5, securing a record-extending sixth title and a third consecutive crown. Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad scored in the second half.

India Face South Korea in Final Asian Hockey Championship Pool Match in Jalandhar

India meet South Korea at 7 pm on November 2 in the final day of pool matches at the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship in Jalandhar. India enter the fixture after a 4-2 win over Malaysia, while the tournament’s knockout stage moves to Mohali on November 4.

Harmanpreet Singh Hat-Trick Powers India to 4-2 Win Over Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2 in Jalandhar to register a fourth consecutive win at the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy. Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal as the defending champions maintained their unbeaten run.

Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet Score Braces as India Beat China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy

India defeated China 5-2 in Jalandhar on October 29 to make it two wins from two in the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy. Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored twice each, with Jugraj Singh adding the fifth goal.

India Face China in Asian Champions Trophy After 13-0 Opener as Nilakanta Sharma Announces Retirement

India meet China in their second Asian Champions Trophy 2026 league match in Jalandhar after a 13-0 win over Bangladesh. The match also comes during Nilakanta Sharma’s final tournament in the India jersey following his international retirement announcement.

Late Goal Keeps IOCL in Semifinal Contention at Murugappa Gold Cup

Indian Oil Corporation stayed in the hunt for a semifinal place at the 97th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup in Chennai after a late goal, according to The Hindu’s match report.

India Crush Bangladesh 13-0 as Mandeep Singh Hits Hat-Trick in Asian Champions Trophy

India opened their Asian Champions Trophy 2026 campaign with a 13-0 demolition of Bangladesh in Jalandhar. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh each scored twice.

India Begin Asian Champions Trophy Defence in Punjab as Manpreet Singh Is Ruled Out

Five-time champions India open the Asian Champions Trophy against Bangladesh in Jalandhar on October 27, aiming for a third straight title after their Asian Games gold. Manpreet Singh’s calf injury is a late setback.

Indian Railways Punish Wasteful Indian Army to Continue MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Campaign

Indian Railways edged Indian Army at the 97th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup in Chennai, with The Hindu reporting that Army’s missed chances proved costly. The result adds to a competitive group stage in the 10-team tournament running through November 1.

Haryana Beat Madhya Pradesh 2-1 to Win Senior Men’s National Hockey Championship

Hockey Haryana came from behind to beat Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in Jhansi on October 21, winning the Division A title at the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2026.

Harmanpreet Singh to Lead India at Asian Champions Trophy 2026 as Krishan Pathak Returns

Hockey India has announced an 18-member men’s squad for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh continuing as captain. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the national setup, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage also earn places

Indian Men’s Hockey Team: A Legacy of Asian Champions Trophy Victories

India’s men’s hockey team has won the Asian Champions Trophy five times, including a shared title in 2018. As the 2026 edition approaches in Punjab, the defending Asian Games champions will look to build on their remarkable continental record.