India triumphs over China in the final to win Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

Sports | Dated: 25 Nov 2024

The Indian women's hockey team won the Women's Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2024 by defeating the People's Republic of China (PRC) 1-0 in the final held at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. This marks India's 3rd Women's ACT title.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 8th edition of Women's Asian Champions Trophy (2024) was held from 11th to 20th November 2024 in Bihar.
  • - China secured the 2nd spot while Japan beat Malaysia 4-1 to finish 3rd in the Women's ACT 2024.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Deepika Kumari scored the winning goal for the Indian women's hockey team on home soil and finished as the tournament's top goal scorer with a tally of 11.
  • (ii) This marks India's third ACT title, after victories in 2016 and 2023, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history.
  • (iii) With this title win, India has now equaled South Korea for the most Women's Asian Champions Trophy titles, with 3 titles each.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which country did India defeat in the final to win the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024?

Correct Answer: China

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