Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Indian Team Beat China To Defend The Title
The Indian Women’s hockey team defended their title with a closely fought win over China in the finals of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 played at Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar on 20 th November 2024. It was an amazing performance by the hosts who held onto their nerves before winning the match. The first move of the quarter came from India as Sunelita made a superb move inside the circle, but the Chinese goalkeeper Li Ting made a lovely save. Quichuan Deng was awarded a green card meaning a 2-minute suspension. Both teams’ defense looked solid and did not allow any chances. China dominated the possession in the first quarter with 55 percent while India had 45. It was a good game of hockey for both teams but ended in no goals. At the end of the first half, the score remained 0-0. China started the second quarter with a penalty corner. It was well-defended by the Indian defense before Bichu produced a superb sensational save diving to her right. Quichan Deng was award...