China Face Defeat at the Hand of India in Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Finals

For the third time, Indian women's hockey team has successfully defeated their title, defeating China 1-0 in the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024’s final that took place at Rajgir Hockey Stadium. In the first 31^st minute, Deepika was the only player who scored decisive goal from a penalty corner that turned the match in the favor of the host. She has also acquired the position of 'Player of the Tournament', finishing with 11 goals in 6 games.

With this win, Hockey India has announced a reward of Rs 3 lakh for players each and Rs 1.5 lakh for each support staff following the Indian Women's Hockey team's victory in the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. In addition to this, the Asian Hockey Federation also awarded India USD 10,000, while China and Japan received USD 7,000 and USD 5,000 respectively.

The game began with intense contested territory, but neither side scored a goal. India managed to penetrate the shooting circle, but the Chinese defense remained resilient. China earned a penalty corner in the second quarter, but India's Bichu Devi swatted away the strike. Following that, India earned a penalty corner but Chinese goalkeeper Surong Wu saved Deepika's drag flick. The first half of the match ended with 0-0.

India scored a goal in the second half through a penalty corner, allowing them to take the lead. China then pressed higher, but India won the ball by Navneet who set up Deepika for a penalty stroke from the bottom right corner with a harrowing reverse shot. Despite China's efforts, India's defense remained impenetrable, shutting down all opportunities.