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Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

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The Indian men's hockey team began its Asian Champions Trophy title defence with a 13-0 victory over Bangladesh in Jalandhar. Mandeep Singh scored a hat-trick during the match, which also saw the announcement of midfielder Nilakanta Sharma's retirement from international hockey. India continued its winning streak with a 5-2 victory against China. Sukhjeet Singh and captain Harmanpreet Singh each scored two goals to secure the win, while Jugraj Singh added a third. China’s goals were scored by Yang Peng and Chen Chongcong via penalty corners. Following the win against China, India defeated Japan 4-1 to maintain an unbeaten streak. Abhishek Nain scored twice in his 150th international appearance. Harmanpreet Singh and Vishnukant Singh also scored for the hosts, while Shota Yamada scored the lone goal for Japan from a penalty stroke. This victory secured India a place in the semifinals. In a subsequent round-robin match, India secured its fourth consecutive victory by defeating ~~Malaysia.~~ Malaysia 4-2. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, ~~bringing his tournament total to eight goals. India took an early lead through~~ including two penalty corners and a ~~Harmanpreet Singh~~ penalty ~~corner, but Malaysia equalized in the 25th minute via Akhimullah Anuar.~~ stroke, while Sukhjeet Singh ~~later~~ added a field ~~goal to extend the lead, though Malaysia~~ goal. Malaysia’s goals were scored ~~a late goal through~~ by Akhimullah Anuar and Shello Silverius. With this win, India sits at the top of the standings with 12 points. Both India and Malaysia have ~~now~~ qualified for the ~~semifinals.~~ semifinals, joining Japan and South Korea. India is scheduled to play South Korea in its final round-robin match, while Malaysia will face Japan. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has struggled in the opening campaign, losing all three matches thus far, including a 6-1 loss to Malaysia.

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