Hockey: India beat Japan 5-1 for their second consecutive win in Asian Champions Trophy
Defending champions India secured their second consecutive win in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament by defeating Japan 5-1. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice, with additional goals from Abhishek, Sanjay, and Uttam Singh. Matsumoto Kazumasa scored for Japan. India will face Malaysia next after a rest day. The top four teams from the round-robin league will advance to the semifinals.