Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournment begins in Malaysia

Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament starts in Kuantan, Malaysia today. In this six nations tournament, Asian Games gold medalists India is a hot favourite. Indian team coach Roelant Oltmans has implored his side for positive results in this outing.

By virtue of their Asian Games gold medal, India were



the only Asian team to feature in the Olympic Games and their preliminary pool victory over eventual Olympic gold medalists Argentina was the spotlight for PR Sreejesh-led side.

In the opening day matches today India will open its campaign against Japan while Malaysia play defending champions Pakistan.