India in Asian Champions Trophy

India's hockey team aims to extend their winning streak in the Asian Champions Trophy against Malaysia, building on their impressive start with victories over China (3-0) and Japan (5-1). A key concern during their bronze medal campaign at the Paris Olympics was field goal conversion, where only three of their 15 goals came from open play, prompting retired goalkeeper PR Sreejesh to call for improvement in this area. Currently, India has scored eight goals in the tournament, with seven from open play, showcasing the strong performances of young forwards like Sukhjeet Singh, who has three field goals. As the defending champions, India is favored to reclaim the title, having previously won the tournament four times. In contrast, Malaysia, last edition's runners-up, are struggling in the standings with one loss and a draw. Despite their strong start, India must remain cautious as they begin a new Olympic cycle.