Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India face China in campaign opener; schedule announced

The Asian Hockey Federation on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming edition of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. The tournament will begin with Korea and Japan playing the first game, while hosts India will play the third game of the opening day (3 August) when they take on China, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. The Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 will begin on 3 August and go on till the 12 August. The six-team tournament will see Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, China, and India battle it out for top honours. All the teams are part of one pool and the positions on the points table will be decided by a league system. The defending champions at the Asian Champions Trophy is South Korea, who won the 2021 edition of the tournament. The Indian men’s hockey team (2011, 2016 & 2018) and Pakistan (2012, 2013 & 2018) have both won three titles each, and are the most decorated nations in the history of the tournament. On the occasion, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and announcing the schedule is a landmark day, as it sets the ball rolling for the tournament. While I would surely love to see the Indian Men’s Hockey Team come out on top, I am certain that all the nations will put their best foot forward and treat us with exceptional hockey during the tournament." Asian Hockey Federation President Dato Fumio Ogura said, “It is my great pleasure to announce the eagerly awaited match schedule for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. This prestigious tournament promises to be an extraordinary celebration of hockey, showcasing the exceptional talent and unity of Asian hockey. Our vision for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is to create an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike.” Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 schedule (all timings in IST: Thursday, 3 August 2023 16:00: Korea v Japan 18:15: Malaysia v Pakistan 20:30: India v China Friday, 4 August 2023 16:00: Korea v Pakistan 18:15: China v Malaysia 20:30:l India v Japan Saturday, 5 August 2023 – Rest Day Sunday, 6 August 2023 16:00: China v Korea 18:15: Pakistan v Japan 20:30: Malaysia v India Monday, 7 August 2023 16:00: Japan v Malaysia 18:15: Pakistan v China 20:30: Korea v India Tuesday, 8 August 2023 – Rest Day Wednesday, 9 August 2023 16:00: Japan v China 18:15: Malaysia v Korea 20:30: India v Pakistan Thursday, 10 August 2023 – Rest Day Friday, 11 August 2023 15:30: 5/6th Place - 5th in Pool v 6th in Pool 18:00: Semi-Final 1 - 2nd in Pool v 3rd in Pool 20:30: Semi-Final 2 - 1st in Pool v 4th in Pool Saturday, 12 August 2023 18:00: 3/4th Place - Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 20:30: Final - Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter and  Instagram.