Mohali: India won the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 after defeating Japan 4-1 in the final played in Mohali. With this victory, the Indian men’s hockey team secured its sixth title in the tournament’s history and completed a hat-trick of consecutive championships.
Japan took an early 1-0 lead, putting India under pressure. However, the Indian team responded strongly and turned the match around with three goals in the final quarter to seal a 4-1 victory.
The result marked another title-winning campaign for India in the continental tournament. The team extended its record to six Asian Champions Trophy titles and became champion for the third consecutive time.
India’s comeback after trailing by a goal highlighted its strong finish in the final. The victory in Mohali also gave the home team the opportunity to celebrate another major continental hockey title in front of its supporters.
