India beat China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy

India defeated China 5-2 in their second match of the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 hockey campaign in Jalandhar on Thursday.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh and forward Sukhjeet Singh each scored two goals to power the defending champions to a comprehensive victory.

Jugraj Singh added a fifth goal in the final quarter to seal the win after China stayed competitive through goals from Yang Peng and Chen Chongcong.