Sony Sports Network has announced that it has acquired the media rights to live broadcast the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The tournament, set to unfold in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China, from September 8 to September 17, 2024, will be available live on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has confirmed the participation of six top Asian teams: India, the Olympic bronze medallists and defending champions, alongside Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, China, and Malaysia. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to viewers across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
The action kicks off on September 8 on Sony Sports Ten 1 channels. The opening day will feature all six teams competing in a single-pool format, starting with South Korea facing Japan, followed by Malaysia against Pakistan, and concluding with defending champions India playing against hosts China.
One of the tournament’s key highlights will be the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on September 14. The competition will consist of 20 matches, culminating in the final on September 17, where the champions will be crowned.
Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer - Distribution & International Business and Head - Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India, said, “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 Paris 2024 Olympics. 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.”
Fumio Ogura, President of the Asian Hockey Federation, remarked, “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 leading 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.”
Tune in to Sony Sports Network for exclusive coverage of the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, starting September 8 on Sony Sports Ten 1 channels.
