India beat China 1-0 in Rajgir to retain the Women's Asian Champions Trophy
On 20 November 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, India beat China 1-0 in the final of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, with Deepika scoring in the 31st minute.
Summary
On 20 November 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar, the Indian women's hockey team beat China 1-0 in the final of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 to defend their title. Deepika scored the only goal in the 31st minute with a reverse shot after a penalty corner. Hockey India said it was India's third Asian Champions Trophy title, and announced ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each support staff member. PM Modi congratulated the team.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 20 Nov 2024, Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar
- Final
- India 1-0 China
- Goal
- Deepika, 31st minute
- Title
- India's third; title defended
- Hockey India reward
- ₹3 lakh per player, ₹1.5 lakh per support staff
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which team did India beat in the final of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at Rajgir on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — China
Hockey India and The Hindu: India beat China 1-0 in the final at Rajgir.
Who scored the only goal of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 final for India?
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Correct answer: A — Deepika
Hockey India and The Hindu: Deepika scored in the 31st minute for a 1-0 win over China.