Asian Champions Trophy: 15 years on, a question of relevance and form

India and Japan players ahead of the quarterfinal of the Asian Champions Trophy match in Jalandhar on October 30, 2026. Source: X@THEHOCKEYINDIA Halfway through the men’s Asian Champions Trophy, the difference between India and the rest of the participating teams has been made more evident than ever.While it was always expected that the host would dominate the proceedings, the huge gap on the turf raises questions about the relevance of the competition, especially for India, and the way forward for both the ACT and Asian hockey. Published - October 31, 2026 04:57 pm IST