Men's Asian Champions Trophy

Summary

The Men's Asian Champions Trophy is an event held annually by the Asian Hockey Federation (since 2011). It features Asia's top six field hockey teams during that hockey season competing in a round robin format. India is the most successful team in this tournament's history.

Men's Asian Champions Trophy
Most recent season or competition:
2023 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
SportField hockey
Founded2011; 13 years ago (2011)
First season2011
No. of teams6
ConfederationAHF (Asia)
Most recent
champion(s)
 India (4th title)
(2023)
Most titles India (4 titles)

India are the defending champions as they won the 2023 edition by defeating Malaysia 4–3 in the final.[1] At the 2018 edition the final between India and Pakistan was abandoned due to heavy rainfall and they were declared joint winners.[2]

Results edit

Year Host Final Third place match Number of teams
Winner Score Runner-up Third place Score Fourth place
2011
Details
Ordos, China  
India
0–0
(4–2 s.o.)
 
Pakistan
 
Malaysia
1–0  
Japan
6
2012
Details
Doha, Qatar  
Pakistan
5–4  
India
 
Malaysia
3–1  
China
6
2013
Details
Kakamigahara, Japan  
Pakistan
3–1  
Japan
 
Malaysia
3–0  
China
6
2016
Details
Kuantan, Malaysia  
India
3–2  
Pakistan
 
Malaysia
1–1
(3–1 s.o.)
 
South Korea
6
2018
Details
Muscat, Oman   India and   Pakistan
(Joint Winners)
 
Malaysia
2–2
(3–2 s.o.)
 
Japan
6
2021
Details
Dhaka, Bangladesh  
South Korea
3–3
(4–2 s.o.)
 
Japan
 
India
4–3  
Pakistan
5
2023
Details
Chennai, India  
India
4–3  
Malaysia
 
Japan
5–3  
South Korea
6
2024
Details
Hulunbuir, China 6

Summary edit

Team Winners Runners-up Third place Fourth place
  India 4 (2011, 2016, 2018^, 2023*) 1 (2012) 1 (2021)
  Pakistan 3 (2012, 2013, 2018^) 2 (2011, 2016) 1 (2021)
  South Korea 1 (2021) 2 (2016, 2023)
  Japan 2 (2013*, 2021) 1 (2023) 2 (2011, 2018)
  Malaysia 1 (2023) 5 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016*, 2018)
  China 2 (2012, 2013)
* = host nation
^ = title shared

Team appearances edit

Team  
2011
 
2012
 
2013
 
2016
 
2018
 
2021
 
2023
 
2024
Total
  Bangladesh 5th 1
  China 6th 4th 4th 5th 6th Q 6
  India 1st 2nd 5th 1st 1st 3rd 1st Q 8
  Japan 4th 6th 2nd 6th 4th 2nd 3rd Q 8
  Malaysia 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd 3rd WD 2nd Q 7
  Oman 5th 6th 6th 3
  Pakistan 2nd 1st 1st 2nd 1st 4th 5th Q 8
  South Korea 5th 4th 5th 1st 4th Q 6
Total 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Asian Champions Trophy Final Highlights: India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win fourth title".
  2. ^ NDTVSports.com. "India vs Pakistan, Asian Champions Trophy Final Highlights: India, Pakistan Declared Joint Winners After Final Abandoned Due To Rain – NDTV Sports". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 2018-10-28.

External links edit

  • Asian Hockey Federation