Punjab Newsline | Mohali
Indian men's hockey team clinched the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 title after defeating Japan in the final at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Thursday. India made a stunning comeback to beat Japan 4-1 and claim a record-extending sixth Asian Champions Trophy title.
India took the lead with the opening goal in the third quarter before scoring again in the fourth quarter to make it 2-1. The Indian team then extended its lead with two more goals, including one eight minutes before the final whistle, to seal the victory.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Governor Gulab Chand Kataria were also present at the stadium to witness the final. Before the match, both dignitaries met the players and exchanged greetings with the teams.
India entered the final after registering a convincing 8-1 victory over South Korea in the semifinal.
