India, Pakistan roll back the years with a fun, chaotic contest
India defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their last league match of the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy
To a casual hockey watcher, Saturday’s Asian Champions Trophy group-stage finale between India and Pakistan would have seemed like a battle of equals. And therein lies the story. For Pakistan, in an abysmal state of despair after missing the last three Olympics, the 1-2 loss would feel like a moral victory. For India, flying high after a bronze at the last two Games, a slight indictment before the tournament’s business end. (READ MORE)
