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Published 18:33 IST, September 17th 2024

Pakistan Hockey Team's Shameful Act, Waives Chinese Flag During IND vs CHN Asian Champions Trophy

India defeated China 1-0 in the final of Asian Champions Trophy

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IND vs CHN ACT Final: India have continued their red hot form from the Paris Olympics and have now created another piece of history. The Indian team defeated China in the final of Asian Champions Trophy 1-0. The match was not an easy one and China who were considered a weaker opponent gave a tough fight to India. The match remained goalless till the third quarter but India's Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock and scored India's solitary and winning goal. The members of the Pakistan Hockey Team also came to watch the final and they did something that is unimaginable on many levels.

Pakistan Hockey Players Put Their Country To Shame

In a shameful act that has now become the talk of the town, a few players of the Pakistan Hockey team were spotted cheering China and also waived the Chinese flag in the final that Indian won. Surprisingly, Pakistan lost to China in the semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy . The clip is now doing rounds on social media and people are now criticizing Pakistan for their lack of sportsmanship.

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India Defeat China In The Finals Of ACT 2024

Defending champions India eked out a fighting 1-0 win over hosts China to claim their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey title here on Tuesday. It was not easy for the favourites and Paris Olympics bronze medallist as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters.

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Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title. Earlier in the day, Pakistan defeated Korea 5-2 to claim the third spot in the six-team competition.

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(With PTI Inputs)

18:03 IST, September 17th 2024