Divya Delhi: Jugraj Singh the Unexpected Hero as India Beats China to Win 2024 Asian Champions Trophy.India defeated hosts China 1-0 to win the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy in China on Tuesday in a thrilling final. Unexpectedly, Jugraj Singh scored the only goal in an end-to-end thriller to enable India win. India began cautiously, playing with the game's tempo and without pressing opportunities, against a raucous home crowd. Despite sharing possession and taking (un)timely opportunities to score, neither side scored in the first quarter. Without success, Uttham and Hundal investigated their Chinese opponents' defenses. China sought to play on the counter to take opportunities, but the Indian circle was on edge.India's first attempt on target and first Penalty Corner came in the 11th minute when Rajkumar Pal found opening. After two attempts, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh failed to get the angle to score.India probed and pestered the Chinese defense with repeated shots on goal, but the home side held on to close the first quarter scoreless.