Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 13 (ANI): As the Asian Champions Trophy concluded with India capturing a record-breaking fourth title after beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thriller at Chennai, the match celebrated some sensible performances on the sphere by an award ceremony which noticed a number of the greatest gamers and groups on the earth stroll away with some gold and additional prize cash for his or her outstanding on-field performances, sportsmanship and dedication that stored followers hooked to the match all through its run-time.
Here are the gamers/groups who walked with the awards within the ceremony: Fan Choice Award for Best Goal: There was no scarcity of on-field brilliance on this match, which noticed some completely beautiful objectives. But it was India’s Selvam Karthi who took residence the award for with the ability to discover the nets with finesse and precision like no different.
Maximum Team Goals Award: Team India emerged as the highest workforce in goal-scoring, smashing a complete of 29 objectives all through the match. This accomplishment highlights the attacking intent they performed with and the correct execution of their sport plan, which reaped them fruits as they went unbeaten in the entire match.
Emerging Player Award: The match offered a platform for budding, younger abilities to shine and put the world on discover. Abdul Shahid from Pakistan did simply that. His distinctive efficiency and potential earned him the Emerging Player Award. The Pakistani scored two objectives in six video games.
Best Rising Goalkeeper Award: Takumi Kitagawa from Japan was distinctive between the posts. His outstanding reflexes and calm composure underneath strain helped Japan safe a third-place end within the match. His position in his workforce’s journey was big and this award highlights simply that.
Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Kim Jaehyeon from Korea pulled out outstanding saves, and showcased wonderful consistency and agility between the posts, incomes him the title of greatest goalkeeper within the match, as per the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
Top Scorer within the Tournament: India clinched its fourth ACT title and big credit score goes to skipper Harmanpreet Singh for main from the entrance. He was the main goal-scorer within the match with a complete of 9 objectives. His scoring prowess helped him get the Top Scorer Award.
Player of the Tournament: Mandeep Singh emerged because the ‘Player of the Tournament’, showcasing distinctive abilities, a way of management and dedication to the workforce’s on-field success. The ahead was an all-rounder on the sphere. He scored a complete of three objectives in seven matches.
Hockey India additionally introduced a money prize for the gamers and assist workers, as per a press launch from Hockey India. Announcing the money prize of Rs 3.00 lakhs to every member of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and Rs 1.50 lakh to the Support Staff, Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey stated, “As a former hockey player, I truly believe that a victory in hockey is more than just a win on the field; it is a testament to the dedication and teamwork that fuels our passion. As we commemorate the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s magnificent victory at the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, Hockey India takes great pride in honouring their prowess with a cash award of Rs 3.00 lakh for players and Rs 1.50 lakh to the Support Staff, whose tireless effortscontribute to this success.” Coming to the match, Jugraj Singh (9′), Harmanpreet Singh (45′), Gurjant Singh (45′) and Akashdeep Singh (56′) scored in India’s victory. For Malaysia, Abu Kamal Azrai (14′), Razie Rahim (18′) and Aminudin Muhamad (28′) scored to maintain them within the title hunt.
There was loads of motion within the first quarter with each groups dwelling as much as the billing, producing thrilling hockey. India, who got here into the Final after a convincing 5-0 win towards Japan within the Semi-Final, was fast to take a 1-0 lead when Jugraj Singh flicked at lightning pace to the left nook. But a spirited Malaysian assault was fast to reply when Azuan Hasan tackled Indian defenders in the fitting flank to enter the circle. His try on aim wanted a faint deflection by Abu Kamal Azrai to place it previous the Indian goalie. With scores levelled, the second quarter was exhilarating. Malaysia shifted gears, to place India underneath the pump with as many as two objectives on this quarter. Their second aim got here off a PC within the 18th minute, by a mixed effort by trapper Shello Silverius and flicker Razie Rahim. The Malaysians shocked the native spectators with a 3rd aim in the28th minute when Muhamad Aminudin scored from a wonderful PC. Ahead by two objectives at half-time, India was underneath strain and so they wanted to tug off a miracle to bounce again. Though the Indian facet started the quarter with a PC, a aim remained elusive till the forty fifth minute. On a counter-attack, India’s ahead Sukhjeet Singh is tripped within the circle – leading to a penalty stroke for India. The Skipper made no mistake in changing it and shutting the hole to 2-3. Only seconds later, a lot to the cheer of residence crowd, India levelled the rating to 3-3. It was Harmanpreet establishing Gurjant Singh whogot an ideal faucet into the goalpost. It was a befitting Final, with the match happening to the wire – albeit with quite a lot of tense moments for the hockey followers. Though each groups created a number of probabilities within the final moments, it was India who held their nerves. The profitable aim got here from the skilled Akashdeep Singh. Sukhjeet Singh who win the ball excessive on the pitch, performed it to Mandeep Singh who in flip arrange Akashdeep. His trademark large hit from the highest of the circle within the 56th minute meant the workforce solely needed to defend the 4-3 lead for the subsequent 4 minutes and so they did simply that. (ANI)