India’s women’s hockey team continued their impressive run in the Asian Champions Trophy, securing a 3-0 victory over China in their fourth match of the tournament. Despite China’s absence of key players, they posed a formidable challenge in the first half, holding India to a 0-0 stalemate.
However, India’s coach Harendra Singh inspired his team with a rousing halftime speech, and they emerged from the break with renewed determination. Sangita Kumari broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, deflecting a pass from Sushila Chanu into the goal. Skipper Salima Tete doubled India’s lead five minutes later, tapping in a pass from Preeti Dubey.
China fought back in the final quarter, but India’s defense remained resolute. With three minutes remaining, China removed their goalkeeper in a desperate attempt to score, but Deepika Sehrawat sealed the victory with a powerful drag-flick, her eighth goal of the tournament.
India’s victory ensures them a top finish in the round-robin stage, and they will face Japan in their final match on Sunday before the semi-finals on Tuesday.
