Sukhjeet Singh (14'), Uttam Singh (27') and Abhishek (32') got on the scoresheet for India. Notably, Gurjot Singh made his debut for the Indian Men's Hockey Team in this match against China.
India will begin their campaign against hosts China on September 8, followed by a clash with Japan on September 9. After a brief rest, India will take on Malaysia on September 11 and Korea on September 12. They will face arch rivals Pakistan in the last Pool stage match on September 14. The
Hockey India named an 18-member Indian men's hockey team for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China from September 8 to September 17.
Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday felicitated the Indian men's hockey team at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar for their bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics
After winning the bronze at the recently concluded Paris Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team held a roadshow on Wednesday in Bhubaneswar to celebrate their medal triumph at the Summer Games.
India's men's hockey captain, Harmanpreet Singh, believes that youth will get inspired to win medals because of the recognition and honour that the victory brings.
India hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh revealed that star cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a source of inspiration for him because of his ability to deliver performances in important moments.
India men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas stated that he was sad after he missed out on the opportunity to feature against Germany in the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics due to the one-match ban he was handed in the final eight.
Following his team's bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, former Indian men's hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed his feelings saying that the team have made the habit of winning the bronze medal at the Olympics.