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Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men's hockey team holds Japan to 1-1 draw
Harmanpreet Singh (43') was the lone goal scorer for India while Ken Nagayoshi (28') gave Japan a fine start. Riding on their splendid 7-2 victory against China in the campaign opener, India looked for yet another victory but a determined Japan played with great tenacity to keep the hosts in check.
Hockey India names 18-member men's squad for Asian Champions Trophy 2023
The Asian Champions Trophy will also serve as a preparation event for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. The team will continue to be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh while prolific midfielder Hardik Singh will be his deputy.
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