Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Award Ceremony: ACT Award Winners, Player of The Tournament, Top Goalkeeper, Rising Star Player

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 concluded with India securing the prestigious title, defeating China 1-0 in a thrilling final on Tuesday (September 17). Jugraj Singh’s decisive goal in the 51st minute helped India lift the trophy for a record fifth time. Pakistan finished with the bronze medal after a commanding 5-2 victory over South Korea.

The tournament not only highlighted top-notch team performances but also saw standout individual efforts being recognized. Here’s a complete look at the award winners, top scorers, and final standings.

Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Award Winners:

• Winners: India
• Runners-Up: China
• Bronze Medal: Pakistan
• Top Scorer of the Tournament: Yang Ji-Hun (South Korea) – 8 goals
• Player of the Tournament: Harmanpreet Singh (India)
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Wang Caiyu (China)
• Rising Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Kim Jae-han (South Korea)
• Rising Star Player of the Tournament: Shahid Hannan (Pakistan) – 6 goals

Top Goal Scorers:

• Yang Ji-Hun (South Korea) – 8 goals
• Shahid Hannan (Pakistan) – 6 goals
• Harmanpreet Singh (India) – 5 goals
• Nadeem Ahmad (Pakistan) – 5 goals
• Faizal Saari (Malaysia) – 5 goals

Read More: Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Top Scorer, Full List of Goal Scorers, Match Results After India Won Final on September 17

Match Results:

Final: India 1-0 China
Scorer: Jugraj Singh (51')

Bronze Medal Match: Pakistan 5-2 South Korea
Scorers: Pakistan - Sufyan Khan (38', 49'), Shahid Hannan (39', 54'), Rooman (45'); South Korea - Lee Jung-jun (16'), Yang Ji-Hun (40')

Pool Stage Points Table:

Pakistan's Bronze Medal Match Recap:

Pakistan redeemed themselves after a disappointing semifinal loss to China, defeating South Korea 5-2 in the bronze medal match. Sufyan Khan and Shahid Hannan were the stars, each netting two goals, while Rooman added the fifth. Despite South Korea’s early lead through Lee Jung-jun, Pakistan dominated the second half to secure the bronze.

India's Title Triumph:

India’s defence of their Asian Champions Trophy title was highlighted by a strong team effort throughout the tournament. The final against China was a tense affair, with India maintaining composure to find the breakthrough in the fourth quarter, thanks to Jugraj Singh’s strike.

This edition of the Asian Champions Trophy showcased some of the best talents in Asian hockey, setting the stage for an exciting future in the sport.