Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) 1 only
Explanation:
- The Indian hockey team on 12 August defeated Malaysia4-3to win for the fourth time at theAsian Champions Trophy2023 final, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai
- Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjant Singh both scored a goal within one minute of each other in the third quarter, helping India make a remarkable comeback from a 1-3 deficit.
- Akashdeep Singh's field goal in the final quarter put India in the lead and sealed the game for them. His goal, coming in the 56th minute, was a crucial turning point in securing the victory for India.
Information Booster:
Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Final:
- Venue: Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai
- Date: 12th August 2023
Asian Champions Trophy 2024:
- Indian Men's Hockey Team won the 8th Asian Champions Trophy in 2024 by defeating China 1-0 in the final.
- India holds the record for the most Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy titles, with 5 victories, while Pakistan has won 3, including one shared with India.
- Harmanpreet Singh of India is the second-highest goal scorer in the tournament's history, with 7 goals, trailing behind Korea’s Jihun Yang (8 goals).
- Host Country: China
Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy:
- An annual event organized by the Asian Hockey Federation since 2011, featuring teams from India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China.
- Asian Hockey Federation is the governing body for hockey in Asia, with 33 member associations and affiliation with the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
- India won the inaugural edition in 2011, defeating Pakistan in a penalty shoot-out.
- Pakistan claimed the title in 2012, and the competition has seen a rivalry between India and Pakistan until South Korea won the title in 2021.
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