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  • Nov 07, 2023
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Hockey-Asian Champions Trophy

Why in the News?

In Hockey, India lifted the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title after a thumping win over Japan in Ranchi.

  • India’s women’s hockey team emerged victorious in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Japan with a score of 4-0 in the final held in Ranchi.
  • This win marks India’s second Asian Champions Trophy title, with their first triumph occurring in 2016 in Singapore.
  • Earlier in the day, China, the Asian Games champions, secured third place by beating South Korea 2-1.
  • Japan, the two-time champions, were dethroned by the Indian team in this thrilling final.
  • Hockey India recognized the exceptional performance of the Indian team by awarding each player 3 lakh rupees and 1.50 lakh rupees for the support staff.
  • Salima Tete from Jharkhand was named the Player of the Tournament

Asian Champions Trophy

  • The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy is a field hockey competition held Biennially .
  • It features the top Six women’s national teams from Asian Hockey Federation member associations.
  • Number of teams were increased from 5 to 6 in year 2021.
  • 2010 , Busan, South Korea was inaugural session of Women’s Asian Champions Trophy .
  • The latest 2023 edition was hosted in Ranchi, India , the competition saw fierce battles on the field as teams vied for the coveted title.
  • This win marked India’s second Asian Champions Trophy title, previously winning in 2016 in Singapore.
  • The tournament has witnessed three different teams emerging as champions. South Korea, hold the record with three titles.
  • Japan and India has clinched the title two times.