The Sony Sports Network today announced it has acquired the media rights to telecast the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024 live from September 8th, 2024, to September 17th, 2024, in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China. It will be an absolute treat for the hockey lovers as every minute of action is showcased on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
The Asian Federation has announced the top six teams of the continent for Olympic Bronze medallists and defending champions India along with Pakistan, South Korea, Japan, China, and Malaysia. Sony Sports Network presents Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to viewers across India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
All teams will see action on the opening day as all six teams are drawn in a single pool, with the starting tournament on September 8th broadcast across Sony Sports Ten 1 channels. The curtain-raiser will be between South Korea and Japan, with Malaysia meeting Pakistan and defending champions India taking on hosts China in the final fixture of the day.
Headlining this tournament, comprising a total of 20 matches, would be the game between archfoes India and Pakistan on September 14, while the final is scheduled on September 17 to see the champions take an easy win.
Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer – distribution and 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 delighted to showcase this blue riband tournament to hockey enthusiasts throughout the region. The viewers will for the first time witness the defending champions and Olympic Bronze medal-winning Team India in action since the Olympics Games Paris 2024. We at Sony Sports Network are committed to serving the hockey enthusiasts with enriching coverage that puts the best talent and competitive spirit of top teams from Asia on display.”
President, Asian Hockey Federation, Fumio Ogura said, `We are happy to declare that Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2024 an elite competition featuring only the best talent there is in Asian hockey is all set to be telecast Live on Sony Sports Network one of the biggest broadcasters in the region. This association is a sign of our commitment to bring hockey in front of larger set of viewers and ensure that fans witness some of the best hockey teams and athletes taking the field. The FIH will work with Sony Sports Network to further raise the profile of hockey and continue to inspire future generations of athletes.”.
