India's Hockey Juggernaut Eyes China Challenge in Asian Champions Trophy Clash
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India's defending champion men's hockey team is set to clash with China today, October 29, in their second match of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. The high-stakes encounter follows India's dominant 13-0 victory against Bangladesh earlier this week, showcasing their formidable offensive power on home turf in Jalandhar. The hosts are riding high on confidence after Mandeep Singh hat-trick and multiple goals from Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Dilpreet Singh against Bangladesh. This tournament, held at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, is critical for India to continue their winning momentum, especially after their recent gold medal win at the Asian Games 2026, which secured their berth in the LA 2028 Olympics. China, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a narrow 5-4 loss to Malaysia in their opening fixture. With all league-stage matches hosted in Jalandhar before shifting to Mohali for the semi-finals on November 4 and the finals on November 5, India aims to cement a top-four spot among the six competing nations. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports 2 and JioHotstar, as India pushes to assert its regional dominance against an unfamiliar Chinese side.