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India vs Japan Final: India hammer Japan 4-1 to win title

India vs Japan Final: India hammer Japan 4-1 to win title

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India overcame a 1‑0 deficit to defeat Japan and retain the Asian Champions Trophy, scoring four goals in the final 18 minutes of the match. The host’s late surge secured the victory, while Malaysia finished third in the tournament.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Defending champions India defeated Japan 4-1 in the final to clinch their third consecutive men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title in Mohali.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 6 outlets

    Defending champions India mounted a spectacular second-half comeback against Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final in Mohali. Trailing 0-1 after an early 3rd-minute goal by Japan’s Kazumasa Matsumoto, India broke through Japan’s resolute defense in the third quarter via Shilanand Lakra. The…

    — O Heraldo

  • right · 4 outlets

    India vs Japan Final : India produced a spectacular late turnaround to defeat Japan 4-1 in the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy final on Thursday, November 5, and lift the trophy for a record sixth time. The contest at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali remained…

    — ABP Live

Coverage arrived over 171 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from The Hindu.

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Center 6 (42%)
Center-Right / Right 5 (37%)

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

India roar back from 0-1 down to beat Japan 4-1, clinch record sixth ACT title

India's hockey team clinched an impressive victory, capturing the men's Asian Champions Trophy against Japan. Despite falling behind initially, the players rallied to turn the tide, with Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad each scoring vital goals. Japan's early…

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa)

Ranji Trophy: Musheer Khan Breaks Railways Resistance as Mumbai Secure 106-Run Victory

42-time Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai earned their fourth consecutive victory of the season, defeating Railways by 106 runs at the Brabourne Stadium. Set a daunting target of 372 in the fourth innings, Railways were rescued from a dire 83/5 by an impressive 167-run partnership between century-makers…

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India TV Right Independent News Service

India weather Pakistan's late surge in SAFF Championship 2026 opener; Suhail Bhat's brace secures win

India have defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the SAFF Championship 2026 opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka. The Naushad Moosa-coached side was forced to play with a second-string squad as several of the players couldn’t link up with the team, as the Indian Super League is currently in full swing. The…

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