Harmanpreet Singh’s heroics lead India to hard-fought 4-3 win over China in opener

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team faced a significant challenge in the Asian Cup 2025 and won 4-3 victory against a determined Chinese team. In an exciting match that fascinates the crowd of the house, it was the most brilliant captain Harmanpreet Singh and threw a determinant hat-trick from the penalty corners.

India, who entered the tournament as strong contestants, tested themselves by a determined Chinese side. China hit the first time in the 12th minute and transformed a penalty corner of the house fans instantly silenced. However, India quickly retaliate in the second quarter, Jugraj Singh and Harmanpreet Singh both scored goals from set pieces and provided the advantage of 2-1 to the hosts.

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– All India Radio News (@AirNewsalerts) 29 August 2025

The excitement increased in the second half. India rose to 3-1 with another penalty corner from Harmanpreet, but China was equalized with two fast goals in 3-3, exhibited remarkable flexibility. When the whole tide returned, Harmanpreet rose once again in the last quarter and completed a vital penalty corner transformation in the 47th minute and regained India’s leadership.

Even after receiving a late yellow card that left India with ten players, the team continued its inhabitants to finish the match and achieve a significant victory. While the performance reveals some of the defense weaknesses, the win allows India to initiate a positive way and determine the tone of future matches against Japan.

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