Jalandhar, November 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India signed off from the league stage of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in emphatic fashion, thrashing South Korea 8-0 at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar to finish at the top of the Round Robin standings.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander were present for the encounter. The two dignitaries were introduced to the Indian and South Korean players before the match.
Dilpreet Singh led India’s scoring with a brace, while captain Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sanjay and Angad Bir Singh contributed one goal each.
With the league phase concluded, Japan finished second with 10 points, followed by Malaysia in third place with nine. South Korea secured the fourth position with six points.
In an earlier match, Bangladesh held China to a 1-1 draw. China took the lead in the second minute through Benhai Chen, who converted a penalty corner. Bangladesh captain Ashraful Islam restored parity in the 38th minute by converting a penalty stroke.
Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 in another closely contested fixture. Abu Kamal Azrai gave Malaysia the lead with a field goal in the 10th minute, but Kentaro Fukuda struck twice, in the 24th and 54th minutes, to secure the win for Japan.
The semi-final line-up will see India take on South Korea, while Japan face Malaysia on November 4 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The final is scheduled for November 5, also in Mohali.
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