Why in the News?

India defeated China in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 and thus the team became the champion of this tournament for the 5^th time. With a new strategy, India defeated China in Hulunbuir (China).

About Asian Champions Trophy

• First Edition: 2011
• Format: Round-Robin format
• It is an annual field hockey tournament organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
• It brings together top national men's teams from Asia to compete for the title of the best team of the continent.
• It is considered one of the key competitions in the Asian hockey calendar.
• First Women's Edition of the tournament: 2016
• Participating Teams
  • The top six national teams in Asia participate in the tournament.
  • These teams usually include India, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and China.

India’s Performance in Asian Champions Trophy

• India has been one of the most successful teams in the Asian Champions Trophy since the tournament's inception in 2011.
• The Indian men's hockey team has consistently performed well and is often considered one of the top contenders.
• Most Titles: India holds the record for the most Asian Champions Trophy titles, winning five times: 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint), 2023, and 2024.
• India has appeared in the most finals in the tournament's history
• Titles were won against teams like Pakistan and Malaysia, showcasing India's dominance in Asian hockey.