The Indian men’s hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 on Saturday, defeating Malaysia 4-3 in a thrilling final in Chennai. India came back from a 3-1 deficit at halftime to win the match, their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title.
Jugraj Singh scored India’s first goal in the ninth minute, but Malaysia responded with three goals in the next 14 minutes to take a 3-1 lead.
However, India fought back in the third quarter, scoring two goals in the space of a few seconds to level the score at 3-3. Akashdeep Singh then scored the winner in the 56th minute to give India the victory.
The win was a major boost for India ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. India are the defending champions of the Asian Games, and they will be looking to win the title again in 2023.
The Indian team was led by experienced players like Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Rupinder Pal Singh. However, it was the young players who shone in the final, with Jugraj Singh, Gurjant Singh, and Akashdeep Singh all scoring goals.
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The Indian team’s performance in the Asian Champions Trophy was a sign of their progress under coach Graham Reid. India have been one of the top teams in the world in recent years, and they are now looking to win major tournaments on a consistent basis.
The win over Malaysia was a major step in the right direction for India, and it will give them a lot of confidence ahead of the Asian Games. India will be one of the favorites to win the title in Hangzhou, and they will be looking to defend their crown in style.