Asia Cup Hockey: India 4-3 China; Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick inspires win

Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner hat-trick propelled India to a thrilling 4-3 victory over China in their Asian Cup hockey opener in Rajgir. Despite China's early lead and a late comeback to level the scores, Harmanpreet's clinical drag flicks proved decisive. India secured a crucial win in Pool A, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.