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India clinch fifth title with late winner in tense final against China

The Indian men's hockey team emerged victorious in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final, defeating host nation China 1-0 at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. The highly contested match saw China's defense hold strong for most of the game, but India's Jugraj Singh ultimately broke the deadlock in the 51st minute of the fourth quarter, scoring the sole goal of the match.

This triumph marks India's fifth Asian Champions Trophy title, solidifying their position as the most successful team in the competition's history. India's previous titles were secured in 2011, 2016, 2018 (shared with Pakistan), 2023, and now 2024. This victory also represents India's sixth appearance in the Asian Champions Trophy final out of eight editions held to date. Conversely, China made their inaugural appearance in the championship final.