Hockey Asian Champions Trophy kicks off in Mohali with three key matches, India to face Korea in semi‑final

The ninth edition of the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, organized under the Punjab banner, opened on Wednesday in Mohali. The tournament, a key fixture on the Asian field‑hockey calendar, brings together the continent's top teams for a series of high‑stakes games.
Three important matches are scheduled for the opening day, featuring India and other leading Asian sides. The fixtures are being played at the Mohali International Hockey Stadium, which has been upgraded to meet international standards.
India's campaign will intensify in the evening when the team faces South Korea in a semi‑final clash. The winner of this encounter will move on to the final, keeping India's title hopes alive.
Officials expect strong spectator turnout, with local fans eager to support the national side on home soil. The tournament runs through the week, culminating in a final that will determine the Asian champion.