 "Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy: Full list of winners and runner-ups")
Indian men's hockey team registered their record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy, when they defeated China 1-0 in the final of the 2024 edition of the tournament on September 17 (Tuesday).
India hockey team led by Harmanpreet Singh was expected to win the match against hosts China. However, China displayed a brilliant display of hockey and denied India to score their first goal. It was only in the fourth quarter that Jugraj Singh trapped from cross captain Harmanpreet Singh and scored his first field goal in hockey. And put his team upfront and eventually won the game.
Which team have won most Asian Champions Trophy?
With five titles, India have won most Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy. Pakistan are at the second spot with three titles, including one shared with India.
Which team have won most Asian Champions Trophy?
With five titles, India have won most Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy. Pakistan are at the second spot with three titles, including one shared with India.
Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy History
The first edition of the Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was played in 2011. India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China participated in the inaugural tournament.
India emerged as the inaugural winners of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, with Rajpal Singh leading the team. In the 2011 final, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in an intense match that ended with a penalty shoot-out.
Pakistan won the next edition in 2012, defeating the defending champions India, and added another memorable chapter to the epic sporting rivalry between the two nations.
The men's title continued to shift back and forth between the two Asian heavyweights until South Korea broke the trend in 2021.
| Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy winners and runner-ups list | ||
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2024 | India | China |
| 2023 | India | Malaysia |
| 2021 | South Korea | Japan |
| 2018 | India and Pakistan (joint winners) | - |
| 2016 | India | Pakistan |
| 2013 | Pakistan | Japan |
| 2012 | Pakistan | India |
| 2011 | India | Pakistan |
| Most Goals scored in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 | ||||
| Player name | Field Goal | Penalty Corner | Penalty Stroke | Total |
| Jihun Yang (Korea) | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Harmanpreet Singh (India) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Ahmad Nadeem (Pakistan) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kazumasa Matsumoto (Japan) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Faizal Saari (Malaysia) | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Jiesheng Gao (China) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |