Asian Champions trophy hockey winners list from 2010 to 2024, India’s titles and tournament history

The Asian Champions Trophy is one of the major international field hockey tournaments in Asia, bringing together some of the continent's top national teams. Organised under the Asian Hockey Federation, the competition features separate men's and women's tournaments and has witnessed intense rivalries involving India, Pakistan, South Korea, Japan and China.

The women's tournament began in 2010, while the men's competition was introduced in 2011. Since then, the Asian Champions Trophy has grown into an important event on the Asian hockey calendar, with India emerging as the most successful team in the men's competition and sharing the record for the most women's title with South Korea.

Asian Champions Trophy history

Men’s Asian Champions Trophy

The inaugural men’s Asian Champions Trophy was held in Ordos, China, in 2011. Six teams participated in the competition, including India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea.

India, led by Rajpal Singh, defeated Pakistan in the final to become the first champions. The match ended 0-0 in regulation time before India won 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Pakistan claimed the title in 2012 and successfully defended it in 2013, defeating Japan 3-1 in the final. India returned to the top in 2016, beating Pakistan 3-2 in Kuantan, Malaysia.

The 2018 edition in Muscat, Oman, ended with India and Pakistan being declared joint winners after persistent rain prevented the final from being completed. 

South Korea broke the India-Pakistan dominance in 2021 by defeating Japan in the final. India subsequently won the 2023 edition in Chennai, beating Malaysia 4-3 in a closely contested final.

In 2024, India successfully defended their title with a 1-0 victory over hosts China in the final at Hulunbuir. Jugraj Singh scored the decisive goal in the 51st minute, giving India their fifth title and making them the most successful team in the tournament's history. 

Men’s Asian Champions Trophy winners list

Year   Winner      Runner-up

 2011   India           Pakistan 
 2012   Pakistan       India 
 2013   Pakistan        Japan 
 2016   India            Pakistan 
 2018   India and Pakistan (joint winners) 
 2021   South Korea    Japan 
 2023   India             Malaysia 
 2024   India             China

India have won the men's Asian Champions Trophy five times, in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2024. Pakistan have won it twice outright, in 2012 and 2013, while South Korea claimed their maiden title in 2021. India and Pakistan shared the 2018 title. 

Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

The women's Asian Champions trophy was first held in Busan, South Korea, in 2010, with four teams participating. The hosts defeated Japan in the final to become the inaugural champions, while India finished third after beating China.

South Korea retained the title in 2011 before Japan won the 2013 edition on home soil, defeating India in the final.

India claimed their maiden women’s Asian Champions Trophy title in 2016, beating China in Singapore. South Korea returned to the top in 2018, while Japan won the 2021 edition after defeating South Korea in the final.

The Indian women’s hockey team enjoyed successive title-winning campaigns in 2023 and 2024. India defeated Japan 4-0 in the 2023 final in Ranchi before beating China 1-0 in the 2024 final in Rajgir, Bihar. Deepika scored the decisive goal in the 2024 title clash.

Women’s Asian Champions trophy winners list

Year     Winner          Runner-up

2010    South Korea        Japan 
2011    South Korea        China 
2013     Japan             India 
2016      India            China 
2018     South Korea       India 
2021      Japan          South Korea 
2023      India            Japan 
2024       India           China  

India and South Korea have each won the women's Asian Champions Trophy three times, making them the joint most successful teams in the competition. Japan have won the title twice. 

India’s record

India have established themselves as a dominant force in Asian hockey through their performances in both the men's and women's competitions.

The Indian men's team has won five titles, including consecutive championships in 2023 and 2024. The women’s team has secured three titles, winning in 2016, 2023 and 2024.

The tournament continues to provide a platform for Asia's leading hockey nations to compete for continental honours while strengthening rivalries and showcasing emerging talent.