Pakistan Claims Bronze at Asian Champions Trophy

The Pakistan hockey team has secured a bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating South Korea 5-2 in a thrilling match. It is now time for China to face India at 3 pm for the tournament’s final.

On September 17, 2024, Pakistan’s hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy after a solid 5-2 victory over South Korea. The match took place at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China.

Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan were the standout performers, each scoring two goals, while Roman Khan added another, ensuring Pakistan’s third-place finish in the tournament. This was a morale-boosting win for Pakistan after their previous disappointment in the semi-finals.

A day earlier, Pakistan faced China in a closely contested semi-final match. Both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination, resulting in a 1-1 draw during regular play. China opened the scoring in the second quarter, but Pakistan’s Ahmed Nadeem equalized in the third. The match went into a tense penalty shootout, where China emerged victorious, eliminating Pakistan from the finals. This marked China’s first-ever advancement to the Asian Champions Trophy final.

In the other semi-final, India comfortably defeated South Korea 4-1, setting up a final clash against China. If victorious, India will claim its fifth Asian Champions Trophy title.

Despite missing out on the final, Pakistan’s third-place finish reflects the team’s strength and promise in the tournament. Their determination to recover after the semi-final loss and secure the bronze is a positive takeaway for the national side.

The final match between India and China will conclude this year’s tournament, with all eyes on whether India can extend its dominance or if China will continue its historic run in the competition.

Pakistan’s performance, especially from young talents like Hannan Shahid, Sufyan Khan, and Roman Khan, offers hope for the future of hockey in the country. We wish our players the heartiest congratulations for winning bronze for the nation. We are proud of you champs!