Men's Asian Champions Trophy

Men's Asian Champions Trophy

Most recent season or competition: 2024 Men's Asian Champions Trophy
Sport	Field hockey
Founded	2011;14 years ago (2011)
First season	2011
No. of teams	6
Confederation	Asian Hockey Federation
Most recent champion(s)	India (5th title) (2024)
Most titles	India (5 titles)

The Men's Asian Champions Trophy is an event held annually by the Asian Hockey Federation since 2011. It features Asia's six top field hockey teams in the hockey season competing in a round robin format. India is the most successful team in the tournament history, winning the trophy five times. The next most frequent champion has been Pakistan, winning the trophy thrice.

India won the 2024 edition against China 1–0 in the final. ^[1] At the 2018 edition, the final between India and Pakistan was abandoned due to heavy rainfall and the two nations were declared joint winners. ^[2]

Results

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		India	1–0	China		Pakistan	5–2	South Korea		6

Summary

Team	Winners	Runners-up	Third place	Fourth place
India	5 (2011, 2016, 2018^, 2023*, 2024)	1 (2012)	1 (2021)
Pakistan	3 (2012, 2013, 2018^)	2 (2011, 2016)	1 (2024)	1 (2021)
South Korea	1 (2021)			3 (2016, 2023, 2024)
Japan		2 (2013*, 2021)	1 (2023)	2 (2011, 2018)
Malaysia		1 (2023)	5 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2016*, 2018)
China		1 (2024*)		2 (2012, 2013)

* = host nation

^ = title shared

Team appearances

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

See also

• Men's Hockey Asia Cup
• Women's Asian Champions Trophy

References

1. "India vs China, Asian Champions Trophy Final Highlights: IND beat CHN 1-0, defend Asian crown".
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

• Asian Hockey Federation