Asian Champions Trophy: List Of All Award Winners As India Beat Malaysia In Final To Lift Title

As the Asian Champions Trophy concluded with India capturing a record-breaking fourth title after beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thriller at Chennai, the tournament celebrated some brilliant performances on the field through an award ceremony which saw some of the best players and teams in the world walk away with some gold and extra prize money for their remarkable on-field performances, sportsmanship and dedication that kept fans hooked to the tournament throughout its run-time. 

Here are the players/teams who walked with the awards in the ceremony: 

Fan Choice Award for Best Goal: There was no shortage of on-field brilliance in this tournament, which saw some absolutely stunning goals. But it was India's Selvam Karthi who took home the award for being able to find the nets with finesse and precision like no other. 

Maximum Team Goals Award: Team India emerged as the top team in goal-scoring, smashing a total of 29 goals throughout the tournament. This accomplishment highlights the attacking intent they played with and the proper execution of their game plan, which reaped them fruits as they went unbeaten in the whole tournament. 

Emerging Player Award: The tournament provided a platform for budding, young talents to shine and put the world on notice. Abdul Shahid from Pakistan did just that. His exceptional performance and potential earned him the Emerging Player Award. The Pakistani scored two goals in six games. 

Best Rising Goalkeeper Award: Takumi Kitagawa from Japan was exceptional between the posts. His remarkable reflexes and calm composure under pressure helped Japan secure a third-place finish in the tournament. His role in his team's journey was huge and this award highlights just that. 

Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Kim Jaehyeon from Korea pulled out remarkable saves, and showcased excellent consistency and agility between the posts, earning him the title of best goalkeeper in the tournament, as per the International Hockey Federation (FIH). 

Top Scorer in the Tournament: India clinched its fourth ACT title and massive credit goes to skipper Harmanpreet Singh for leading from the front. He was the leading goal-scorer in the tournament with a total of nine goals. His scoring prowess helped him get the Top Scorer Award.

Player of the Tournament: Mandeep Singh emerged as the 'Player of the Tournament', showcasing exceptional skills, a sense of leadership and commitment to the team's on-field success. The forward was an all-rounder on the field. He scored a total of three goals in seven matches. 

Hockey India also announced a cash prize for the players and support staff, as per a press release from Hockey India. 

Announcing the cash prize of Rs 3.00 lakhs to each member of the Indian Men's Hockey Team and Rs 1.50 lakh to the Support Staff, Hockey India President Dr Dilip Tirkey said, "As a former hockey player, I truly believe that a victory in hockey is more than just a win on the field; it is a testament to the dedication and teamwork that fuels our passion. As we commemorate the Indian Men's Hockey Team's magnificent victory at the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, Hockey India takes great pride in honouring their prowess with a cash award of Rs 3.00 lakh for players and Rs 1.50 lakh to the Support Staff, whose tireless efforts contribute to this success."  

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