India Clinches Sixth Title at Men's Asian Champions Trophy with 4-1 Victory Over Japan

In an exciting final, India triumphed over Japan with a score of 4-1 to win the Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the sixth time. After Japan took an early lead, India rallied back with four consecutive goals from key players, showcasing their dominance in the sport. This victory adds to India's impressive record, having previously defeated Japan in the round-robin stage. Discover more about this thrilling match and India's journey in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2026, 21:32 IST

India Triumphs in Men's Asian Champions Trophy Final

On Thursday, India secured a remarkable 4-1 victory against Japan in the final of the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, marking their sixth title win in this prestigious event.

Japan initially took the lead with a goal from Kazumasa Matsumoto just three minutes into the match. However, India quickly responded with a series of goals from Shilanand Lakra in the 42nd minute, followed by Dilpreet Singh in the 48th, Jugraj Singh in the 53rd, and Vivek Sagar Prasad in the 54th minute.

This victory comes on the heels of India's earlier triumph over Japan, where they also won 4-1 during the round-robin stage of the tournament. As the reigning champions from the Asian Games, India's performance continues to impress.