The Asian Champions Trophy has showcased high-quality hockey, captivating viewers with its exciting matches. The final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 was a thrilling encounter, where India emerged victorious in a close 1-0 win against hosts China. Let’s take a look at the list of Asian Champions Trophy winners.
The tournament is being held in China, with six teams participating. India is currently leading the points table, having won all five of their matches so far.
Hockey Asian Champions Trophy winners list
In 2010, Busan hosted the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy hockey competition, which was exclusively for women. India claimed the title as the first winners of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy when they triumphed over Pakistan in a thrilling final that was decided by a penalty shootout, with the team captained by the legendary Rajpal Singh.
India is the most successful team in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, having won four titles. It’s interesting to note that in 2018 India and Pakistan split the trophy because the final was called off because to nonstop rain.
Year | Winner | Runner-up |
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2011 | India | Pakistan |
2012 | Pakistan | India |
2013 | Pakistan | Japan |
2016 | India | Pakistan |
2018 | India and Pakistan (joint winners) | – |
2021 | South Korea | Japan |
2023 | India | Malaysia |
2024 | India | China |