NEW DELHI: Young forward Deepika emerged as the standout performer, scoring a brilliant reverse hit goal that helped India secure their women’s Asian Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over Olympic silver medallists China in an intense final in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday.Deepika netted the decisive goal from a penalty corner in the 31st…
Chess Olympiad (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The Chess Olympiad 2024 witnessed an unexpected moment when members of the Pakistan chess team were seen posing with the Indian flag during a post-tournament photo session. As seen in a viral video, the incident took place after the conclusion of the Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. And since then, the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the wishes as a determined Indian men’s hockey team beat hosts China 1-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy final in Hulunbuir.The Indian team clinched a record-extending fifth title, showcasing absolute dominance as Harmanpreet Singh and Co. won all their matches in the competition.Defender Jugraj Singh scored…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s hockey players showed their support for China during the final of the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Following their triumph in the bronze medal match, the Pakistani players in attendance were seen waving Chinese flags, donning Chinese badges, and even painting Chinese flags on their cheeks. However, the final saw India secure…
NEW DELHI: India defeated China 1-0 to win their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. Jugraj Singh scored the decisive goal in the 51st minute, breaking the deadlock in a tightly contested match. Throughout the match, the Chinese team showcased strong defense, making it difficult for India to score in the first…
NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan final in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy will not happen, as Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat to China in the semi-finals. In a gripping contest on Monday, China edged out Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout after the game ended 1-1 in regular time. This historic upset marks the…
The India vs Pakistan hockey encounters over the last decade may not have produced the same flair and intensity on the pitch, but it remains one of the most sellable face-offs in the sport. While hockey has reached a nadir in Pakistan, India have made giant strides in the last five years, highlighted by the…
Unbeaten India eye continued success against arch-rival Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) on Saturday, with both the teams having already secured a spot in the semifinals. India lead the points table with four wins in as many games, followed by Pakistan, who have won two matches and drawn two.India, starting as favorites, havw…
NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s hockey team started their title defense with a 3-0 win over hosts China in the Asian Champions Trophy held in Hulunbuir on Sunday. Goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh and Abhishek led to India’s victory while China failed to score.India entered the tournament with momentum after winning a second consecutive…
NEW DELHI: With their semifinal berth already secured, India triumphed over reigning champions South Korea with a 3-2 victory in their fourth round-robin encounter of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Monday. This win solidified India’s undefeated streak in the continental hockey tournament. Prior to the commencement of the match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan…
