Watch | Defending champions India beat Japan 4-1 on 5 November 2026 in final of Men's Asian Champions Trophy at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium Mohali to win record sixth title and hat-trick.
India previously won in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2024. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led a comeback after Japan led via Matsumoto tomahawk. Scorers included Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad in the final.
Tournament organised by Asian Hockey Federation since 2011. Hero MotoCorp is the title sponsor. India remains the most successful team with six titles. Victory boosts ranking ahead of Asian Games and Paris Olympics cycle preparation.
Expected Current Affairs Questions for UPSC CDS NDA and AFCAT 1 2027 Written Exam
Q1. India won which edition of Men's Asian Champions Trophy beating Japan 4-1?
A. 9th edition
B. 6th edition
C. 7th edition
D. 8th edition
Ans A - Final played at Mohali marked 9th edition, India secured sixth title overall.
Q2. Venue of Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final?
A. Kalinga Stadium Bhubaneswar
B. Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium Mohali
C. Major Dhyan Chand Delhi
D. Surjit Stadium Jalandhar
Ans B - Final held at Mohali stadium named after Olympian Balbir Singh Senior.
Q3. How many consecutive titles has India won after the 2026 final?
A. Two
B. Three hat-trick
C. Four
D. Five
Ans B - India achieved a hat-trick with 2023, 2024 and 2026 titles after beating Japan.
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