TTS Report
In the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Chennai, India, Pakistan faced Korea in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Hanan Shahid scored for Pakistan in the 18th minute with a field goal, and Jihun Yang equalized for Korea in the 53rd minute with a penalty stroke.
Prior to this match, Pakistan suffered a 3-1 loss against Malaysia in their first game on Thursday. Both Pakistan and India have each won the Asian Champions Trophy thrice, making them the most successful teams in the event.
In the 2021 edition, Korea emerged victorious by defeating Japan in the final through a penalty shootout in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The 2023 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy is scheduled to be played from August 3 to 12. All six teams will compete in a round-robin stage, playing five matches each. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, with the last four matches set for August 11, followed by the final on the next day.
The Pakistan squad includes players such as Muhammad Umar Bhatta (captain), Akmal Hussain, Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan, Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Sufyan Khan, Ehtsham Aslam, and others.
Upcoming matches for Pakistan include facing Japan on August 6, China on August 7, and India on August 9.
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