Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India beats Japan 4-1 to win record sixth title, completes unbeaten campaign
India rallied from a 1-0 deficit with four second-half goals, and vice-captain Hardik Singh marked his 200th international match.
- On Thursday, November 5, 2026, India defeated Japan 4-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey International Stadium in Mohali, securing a record-extending sixth continental title.
- Kazumasa Matsumoto's third-minute goal gave Japan an early lead, forcing India to chase the game while struggling against disciplined Japanese defensive structure throughout the first half.
- India surged after the break as Shilanand Lakra equalized in the 42nd minute, followed by goals from Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad in the 48th, 53rd, and 54th minutes respectively.
- Vice-Captain Hardik Singh marked his 200th international match during the final, helping India complete an unbeaten tournament run and secure a third consecutive Asian Champions Trophy title.
- India has now secured the Asian Champions Trophy a record sixth time, with previous victories in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2024, cementing their status as the tournament's most successful team.
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India Clinch Record-Extending Sixth Asian Champions Trophy Title With 4–1 Comeback Victory Over Japan
After trailing 0–1 at the end of a frustrating first half, India mounted an irresistible second-half comeback with goals from Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad
India defeated Japan 4-1 in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Jalandhar. This marked India's third consecutive title and sixth overall. India remained undefeated throughout the tournament, having also defeated Japan 4-1 in the league stage.
Asian Champions Trophy 2026: India beats Japan 4-1 to win record sixth title, completes unbeaten campaign
India came from behind to defeat Japan 4-1 in the final in Mohali, with Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scoring to help the host retain its title.
India roar back from 0-1 down to beat Japan 4-1, clinch record sixth Asian Champions Trophy title
India's hockey team clinched an impressive victory, capturing the men's Asian Champions Trophy against Japan. Despite falling behind initially, the players rallied to turn the tide, with Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad each scoring vital goals. Japan's early lead was met with India's unwavering spirit, culminating in the team's sixth title in the tournament's history.
India clinch record sixth Asian Champions Trophy title
India secured their sixth Men's Asian Champions Trophy title, defeating Japan 4-1 in the final. Despite falling behind early to a Kazumasa Matsumoto goal, India staged a strong comeback in the second half with goals from Shilannd Lakra, Dipreet Singh, Jugraj, and Vivek Sagar Prasad to clinch their third consecutive championship.
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