Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Day One Schedule
The Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is set to kick off on September 8, 2024, in Moqi, China. This prestigious tournament will feature six of Asia’s best teams battling for the coveted title. The participating teams are:
- India (World Rank #5)
- Malaysia (World Rank #13)
- Korea (World Rank #14)
- Japan (World Rank #15)
- Pakistan (World Rank #16)
- China (World Rank #24)
Each team will be vying for the championship title, and with international rankings at stake, every match holds significant importance. Here’s a look at the matches scheduled for Day One:
Japan vs. Korea
Japan, fresh from their unbeaten streak at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, will be looking to carry their momentum into this tournament. Their recent performance has been impressive, and they’ll be eager to continue their winning ways.
On the other hand, Korea, known for their past performances, has not been up to their mark lately. They’ll be determined to bounce back from their poor showings in the FIH Nations Cup and regain their winning streak. This match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams looking to prove themselves.
Malaysia vs. Pakistan
The second match of the day features Malaysia taking on Pakistan. Both teams have experienced ups and downs in their recent performances. Malaysia, despite showing promise in their games, has struggled to finish strong. They’ll be looking to build momentum from this tournament and turn their fortunes around.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has been improving steadily, showcasing brilliant performances in the recent Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where they finished as silver medalists, narrowly losing to Japan in a penalty shootout. They also finished fourth in the FIH Nations Cup, demonstrating their growing strength. This match is expected to be a thrilling contest between two teams seeking redemption and a winning start to the tournament.
India vs. China
The last match of the day promises to be an electrifying encounter between India and China. India, the bronze medalist and top-ranked team in the tournament (World Rank #5), is the favorite to win the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy. With a full-strength squad, similar to their Olympic lineup, they’ll be determined to start the tournament on a high note and live up to their billing.
China, on the other hand, has not participated in international tournaments since the Olympic qualifiers in early 2024. Despite having the home advantage, they’ll be the underdogs in this match. However, they’ll be eager to cause an upset and shock everyone with their performance.
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