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India Defeats Japan 4-1 to Clinch Sixth Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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Host nation India beat Japan 4-1 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final at Mohali, securing their sixth title.
The 2026 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy concluded with a decisive final in Mohali, Punjab, where the host side India faced Japan. The match, attended by a capacity crowd, marked the tournament's climax and showcased the growing stature of Asian field hockey.
India opened the scoring early and maintained pressure throughout the game, eventually posting a 4-1 victory. The Japanese side managed a solitary goal, but India's attacking unit, led by a series of well‑executed set‑pieces, kept the scoreboard ticking.
The win represents India's sixth Asian Hockey Champions Trophy triumph, reinforcing its position as a regional powerhouse. Coach and players praised the home support and highlighted the performance as a stepping stone toward upcoming international fixtures.
With the trophy now back on Indian soil, the team looks ahead to preparing for the World Cup qualifiers, aiming to translate this momentum into global success.
India opened the scoring early and maintained pressure throughout the game, eventually posting a 4-1 victory. The Japanese side managed a solitary goal, but India's attacking unit, led by a series of well‑executed set‑pieces, kept the scoreboard ticking.
The win represents India's sixth Asian Hockey Champions Trophy triumph, reinforcing its position as a regional powerhouse. Coach and players praised the home support and highlighted the performance as a stepping stone toward upcoming international fixtures.
With the trophy now back on Indian soil, the team looks ahead to preparing for the World Cup qualifiers, aiming to translate this momentum into global success.