India's Women's Hockey Team Defends Title at Asian Champions Trophy 2024
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| India wins Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 | India defeated China 1-0 in the final to defend their title. |
| Highest goal scorer | Deepika scored 11 goals, including the match-winner in the final. |
| India's title history | India won their third Women's Asian Champions Trophy, after previous wins in 2016 and 2023. |
| China's performance | China finished as runners-up, marking their third runner-up finish in the tournament. |
| Third-place match | Japan defeated Malaysia 4-1 to claim third place. |
| Final match details | Deepika's 31st-minute goal secured India's victory. |
| India's defensive performance | Solid defensive display, with Bichu Devi Kharibam making key saves. |
| Penalty corner conversion issue | India struggled with penalty corners throughout the tournament, despite creating multiple opportunities. |