Updated On: 07 November, 2023 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Touted as favourites at the Asian Games, India lost to eventual winners China 0-4 in the semi-finals in Hangzhou last month, and ended up with the bronze medal

India players celebrate after beating Japan to win the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Moments after beating Japan 4-0 to clinch their second Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) title in Ranchi on Sunday, India women’s hockey captain Savita Punia admitted that her team had a point to prove after their poor show at the Asian Games last month. Touted as favourites at the Asian Games, India lost to eventual winners China 0-4 in the semi-finals in Hangzhou last month, and ended up with the bronze medal.