India on 22 Oct 2017 ended their 10-year wait for continental triumph when they beat a gutsy Malaysia 2-1 in a nail-biting final to clinch their third Asia Cup hockey title.
India, which won the Asia Cup last time in 2007 in Chennai, scored from field efforts.
Malaysia were in summit clash for the first time since tournament's inception.
The Indians are ranked sixth in the world.
Pakistan won the bronze medal after edging out Korea 6-3 in the third-fourth place play-off match earlier in the day.
For India's new chief coach Marijne Sjoerd, it was perfect start to his stint as the Asia Cup was his maiden tournament in charge of the senior national side.
Today's win was India's second victory over Malaysia in the tournament, having beaten them 6-2 in the Super 4s stage.
For Malaysia, it was their best result in the tournament. They had earlier won the bronze in the 2007 edition of the event in Chennai.
Highlights - India's ten-year wait for the continental title ended on 22nd Oct 2017
- India beat Malaysia 2-1 to win the 10th edition of the Asia Cup–their third title overall
- India won the tournament twice before in 2003 and 2007 editions.
