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VideoIndia thrashed Bangladesh 13-0 in their opening match of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick, while Dilpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored braces, according to Sportstar and India Today.
Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh says India matches top rivals in ball possession but lacks discipline in man-to-man marking. He made the comments at the Women's India Open golf event ahead of the World Cup.
Sardar Singh says India matches rivals in ball possession but lacks discipline in man-to-man marking, ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar.
Harmanpreet Singh said defence is India's priority before the Asian Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. Lokmat Times reported that India, the five-time champions, will not underestimate any opponent in the six-team competition.
India midfielder Manpreet Singh is out of the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy after a calf injury in training. Vivek Sagar Prasad replaces him as India prepare to defend their title at home.
Mainpat Titans defeated Rajdhani Royals 5-2 in the Chhattisgarh Hockey League. Nyayadhani Knights beat Bailadila Bulls 4-1 to move to the top of the points table.
Punjab is hosting the ninth men’s Hero Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5 at Jalandhar and Mohali. India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh will compete after Pakistan withdrew.
Hockey Karnataka came from two goals down to hold Punjab National Bank to a 2-2 draw in a Pool-A match of the 97th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup at the SDAT Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Saturday.
Haryana came from behind to beat Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the final of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Jhansi. Uttar Pradesh took bronze with a 3-1 win over Punjab.
Hockey India has announced free entry for fans to all matches of the men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026, to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. A total of 20 matches will be played across two venues, with league games in Jalandhar and knockout stages in Mohali.
India's men beat Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games hockey final on 3 October to retain their title and qualify directly for the 2028 Olympics. India's women also won gold, beating China 1-0.
Pakistan have pulled out of the 2026 men's Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab after their request for a neutral venue was refused. Bangladesh have been invited to take their place, and India now open their title defence against Bangladesh on 27 October.