The 9th Hero Hockey Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 began at Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium yesterday, with India routing Bangladesh by 13-0. This is the biggest win for India against the neighbouring country in the Asian Championship. 

 

Right from the first strike of the match till the end, India dominated all four quarters to win, with Capt Harmanpreet Singh leading from the front. He converted 2 penalty corners into goals, and others stood their ground to make no mistake in field goals. Mandeep Singh made a hat-trick; Dilpreet Singh and Hardik Singh each struck twice.

 

Although some field strikes did not materialise, the host India hammered Bangladesh in its first match of the championship. 

 

Earlier, in the first two matches played during the day, Malaysia beat China by 5-4, whereas Japan defeated Korea by 3-2.

 

Today is a rest day. On Thursday, October 29th, India will take on China, and Malaysia will play against South Korea, whereas Bangladesh will face Japan. 

 

Akashvani’s all-FM Rainbow Channels, along with Jalandhar’s Primary Channel, are broadcasting live commentary of matches played between India and other teams. The commentary of the semi-finals and final will also be available on these channels as well.