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Asian Champions Trophy: Sukhjeets wonder goal, Harmanpreets class guide India to 5-2 win over China

Sukhjeets wonder goal, Harmanpreets class guide India to 5-2 win over China in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Thursday. Photo credit: Hockey India Image Source: IANS

India Thrash China 5-2 to Secure Second Consecutive Win at Asian Champions Trophy 2026

By IANS News October 30, 2026 • 10:33 AM View: 42

Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Player-of-the-Match Sukhjeet Singh emerged as the match-winners as the Indian men's hockey team registered a commanding 5-2 win over China at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Thursday to make it two wins from as many matches at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar in Punjab.

Sukhjeet Singh (12', 34') and captain Harmanpreet Singh (27', 31') scored twice each, while Jugraj Singh (47') also found the net. Yang Peng (26') and Chen Chongcong (36') scored for China.