India Defeat China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy

India continued their impressive run in the Men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy, securing a convincing 5-2 victory over China in their second league encounter at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice through penalty corners. Jugraj Singh added another goal from a penalty corner, while Sukhjeet Singh contributed two field goals to complete India’s tally.

China managed to score twice, both through penalty corners, but could not overcome India’s attacking strength.

In the other matches of the day, Japan edged past Bangladesh 1-0, while Malaysia defeated South Korea 3-1.

In today’s fixtures, India will face Japan, Bangladesh will take on Malaysia, and South Korea will meet China.