India Continue Continental Dominance, Win Asian Champions Trophy
- 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 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.
- Shilanand Lakra equalized in the 42nd minute, followed by goals from Dilpreet Singh , Jugraj Singh , and Vivek Sagar Prasad in a dominant second-half surge.
- Vice-Captain Hardik Singh played his 200th international match during the final, helping India complete an unbeaten tournament run and secure a consecutive three-peat of Asian Champions Trophy titles.
- India has now won the Asian Champions Trophy six times, 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 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.
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 win Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for 6th time - The Tribune
Defending champions India beat Japan 4-1 in the final to register a hat-trick of titles and sixth crown overall at the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday. Asian Games gold medallists India had earlier won the tournament in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2024. It was, however, Japan who stunned the Indian […]
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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