India Thrash China To Continue Winning Run At Asian Champions Trophy (Hockey India/X)
\n\nIndia continued their winning run at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 with a brilliant 5-2 win against China. This was India's second win in as many games, having also beaten Bangladesh in the opening game. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Sukhjeet Singh scored twice each, while Jugraj Singh also contributed to the score to give India a thrilling win.
\n\nPlaying at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, Sukhjeet opened India's account in the 12th minute with a field goal. He received a pass from Jugraj near the halfway line and showed excellent control to beat the Chinese goalkeeper.
\n\nChina equallised in the 26th minute when Peng Yang converted a penalty corner to make it 1-1. However, India regained the lead just a minute later as Harmanpreet found the net with a powerful drag-flick from a penalty corner. Harmanpreet struck again in the 31st minute, converting another penalty corner to extend India's lead to 3-1 before Sukhjeet completed his brace in the 34th minute, taking the score to 4-1.
\n\nChina reduced the deficit courtesy of a goal by Chongkong Chen, who scored from a set piece in the…
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