Sony Sports to broadcast Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in India

Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will begin from September 8 at Hulunbuir City, China.

Sony Sports Network is thrilled to announce that it has acquired the media rights to live broadcast the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024, set to take place in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China, from September 8 to September 17, 2024. Hockey fans can catch every moment of the action live on the Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has confirmed the participation of the top six teams from the continent: Olympic Bronze medallists and defending champions India along with Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, China, and Malaysia. Sony Sports Network will bring the excitement of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to viewers across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Commencing September 8 on Sony Sports Ten 1 channels, the opening day will feature all six teams competing in a single-pool format. The curtain-raiser will see South Korea face Japan, followed by Malaysia face Pakistan and the day concluding with defending champions India facing the hosts China in the final fixture of the day.

One of the tournament’s highlights will be the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on September 14. The tournament will feature 20 matches, culminating in the final on September 17, where the champions will be crowned.

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Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India stated, “As the official broadcaster of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, we are thrilled to bring this prestigious tournament to hockey fans across the region. Audiences will get to watch Team India, the defending champions and Olympic Bronze medal winners playing for the first time since the Olympics Games Paris 2024.

We are committed to serving hockey fans and delivering high-quality coverage that showcases the talent and competitive spirit of the best teams in Asia on Sony Sports Network.”

Mr. Fumio Ogura, President, Asian Hockey Federation said, “We are pleased to announce that the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024, a prestigious tournament showcasing the finest talent in Asian hockey, will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, one of the biggest broadcasters in the region.

This partnership reflects our dedication to bringing the sport of hockey to a broader audience and ensuring that fans can witness some of the best hockey teams and athletes in action. Working together with Sony Sports Network, we aim to elevate the profile of hockey and inspire the next generation of athletes.”

The Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will begin from September 8 as Indian fans can tune in to Sony Sports Ten 1 channels for the live telecast. The Indian hockey team will begin its campaign from September 8 against China.

Match Details	Date	Timings
Korea vs. Japan	08/09/24	11:00
Malaysia vs. Pakistan	08/09/24	13:15
India vs. China	08/09/24	15:30
Korea vs. Pakistan	09/09/24	11:00
India vs. Japan	09/09/24	13:15
China vs. Malaysia	09/09/24	15:30
Pakistan vs. Japan	11/09/24	11:00
Malaysia vs. India	11/09/24	13:15
China vs. Korea	11/09/24	15:30
Japan vs. Malaysia	12/09/24	11:00
Korea vs. India	12/09/24	13:15
Pakistan vs. China	12/09/24	15:30
Malaysia vs. Korea	14/09/24	11:00
India vs. Pakistan	14/09/24	13:15
Japan vs. China	14/09/24	15:30
5/6th Place – 5 th in Pool vs. 6 th in Pool	16/09/24	10:30
Semi-Final 1  – 2 nd in Pool vs. 3 rd in Pool	16/09/24	13:00
Semi-Final 2 – 1st in Pool vs. 4 th in Pool	16/09/24	15:30
3/4th Place  – Loser SF1 vs. Loser SF2	17/09/24	13:00
Final  – Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2	17/09/24	15:30

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