India scored the first goal in the second quarter in 25’ of the game by Manpreet Singh. In the beginning of the third quarter, Harmanpreet Singh led India towards the second goal. Amit Rohidas hit the third goal for the team, followed by Abhishek’s fourth goal in the 52’.
India wins Hockey5s Asia Cup after beating Pakistan by 2-0 in Shootouts

Harmanpreet Singh leads India towards the final goal 

Japan scored their first goal in 54’ but Harmanpreet Singh led the Indian hockey team towards the final goal and finished the game by leading the team towards the gold medal. Indian hockey team previously won a silver medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022 and a bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020. 

“I think the most important thing I have learnt from my life is not to dwell too much – either on happiness or sadness. The most important thing is how quickly you are coming back, how quick can you switch back the focus. We are the No. 1 team in Asia and that is how we should play”, said Harmanpreet Singh. 

India scored two more goals in the second half to equal the game by the end of the regulation time by 4-4, which ultimately advanced the game towards the penalty shootouts. India’s Maninder Singh and Gurjot Singh struck goals in the penalty shootouts and the Indian goalkeeper saved the goals struck by Pakistan’s strikers Arshad Liaqat and Muhammad Murtaza. 

PM Narendra Modi congratulated India’s hockey team for their victory on his social media accounts, and said, “Champions at the Hockey5s Asia Cup!! Congratulations to the Indian Men’s Hockey Team on a phenomenal victory. It is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our players and with this win, we have also secured our spot at the Hockey5s World Cup in Oman next year. The grit and determination of our players continue to inspire our nation.” 

The Indian Hockey Team lifts the title of Asian Champions Trophy for the fourth time

Prize Money announced for the Indian Hockey Team 

After the team’s victory, The Hockey India President and Padma Shri Dr Dilip Tirkey announced a prize money of two lakh for each player, and one lakh each for the sports staff. “Champions of Asia! Congratulations to our incredible Indian Men’s Hockey Team on winning the Men’s Hockey5s Asia Cup 2023 title by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. We’re proud to announce that Hockey India will be awarding Rs 2 lakhs to each player and Rs 1 lakh to every member of the support staff for their outstanding efforts”, said Dilip Tirkey on his social media account.