Kuantan News
Men's hockey team gifted India the perfect Diwali gift on Sunday by winning the second Asian Champions trophy after defeating bitter rivals Pakistan 3-2 in the final at Kuantan, Malaysia.
Indian captain PR Sreejesh was rested for another game to help recovery from his foot injury.
India will take on hosts Malaysia tomorrow with both teams in contention for top spot.
Top four team from the round-robin competition will advance to the semifinals.
This fixture is the 166th international match between the two countries.
This fixture is the 166th international match between the two countries.
Earlier, hosts Malaysia stunned twice defending champions Pakistan 4-2 with Faizal Saari scoring two goals in the home team's rally from 1-2 deficit.
Introduced in 2011, the Asian Champions Trophy was last held in 2013.
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