The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/indian-mens-hockey-team-look-to-continue-pro-league-supremacy-under-new-coach-craig-fulton-23288605" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Indian men's hockey team</a> will open its Asian Champions Trophy campaign against China on day one of the tournament, to be held here from August 3 to 12.
Hosts India and China will face each other in the last match of the opening day of the tournament at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium.
The six-team tournament will see South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, China, and India battle it out for top honours. All the teams are part of one pool and the positions on the points table will be decided by a league system.
Defending champions South Korea will clash against Japan in the tournament opener.
The semifinals are scheduled for August 11 while the final title clash will take place on August 12.
Schedule for India&rsquo;s matches
3rd August &ndash; India vs China
4th August &ndash; India vs Japan
6th August &ndash; India vs Malaysia
7th August &ndash; India vs Korea
9th August &ndash; India vs Pakistan
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The Indian men's hockey team (2011, 2016 &amp; 2018) and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/pak-hockey-gets-financial-aid-ahead-of-act-in-chennai-23292187" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Pakistan</a> (2012, 2013 &amp; 2018) have both won three titles each, and are the most decorated nations in the history of the tournament.
"We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and announcing the schedule is a landmark day, as it sets the ball rolling for the tournament," Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said.
"While I would surely love to see the Indian Men's Hockey Team come out on top, I am certain that all the nations will put their best foot forward and treat us with exceptional hockey during the tournament," he added.
Asian Hockey Federation President Dato Fumio Ogura said, "This prestigious tournament promises to be an extraordinary celebration of hockey, showcasing the exceptional talent and unity of Asian hockey.
"Our vision for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is to create an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike."
(With PTI inputs)
Also Read: <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/junior-mens-asia-cup-hockey-india-emerge-champions-beat-pakistan-21-in-final-23289995" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Junior Men's Asia Cup Hockey: India emerge champions, beat Pakistan 2-1 in final</a>
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