Pakistan Players Hold China Flag During Asian Champions Trophy Final Against India. Internet Reacts

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 came to an end on Tuesday with India winning a record-extending fifth title beating hosts China 1-0 in the final in Hulunbuir. A new-look Indian team stayed unbeaten throughout the tournament to take home the trophy. China, playing their first Asian Champions Trophy final, put up a great show but Jugraj Singh's lone goal in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for India in the title clash. Pakistan, on the other hand, beat Korea in the third-place playoff. 

During the final, a visual from the official broadcasters showed Pakistan players holding the Chinese flag. The commentator said that it was clear whom they were supporting.  Interestingly, Pakistan had lost to China in the semi-final. 

The image of the incident soon went viral on social media. 

Pakistan hockey team supports China in AFC Asian Champions Trophy final

China is playing against India#HockeyIndia #India#Hockey #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/PTWCSKFobq

I m so sorry for these Pakistan hockey players and their coach, who were supporting China today..

India 1-0 China.

We have won the Asian Champions Trophy for the second consecutive time ! pic.twitter.com/i6zvpA7HZ4

India Hockey Team won their 5th Asian Champions Trophy (The Most by any asian team).

Congratulations @TheHockeyIndia

But, Pakistan Hockey Team were caught supporting China #INDvCHN#AsianChampionsTrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/6TJBKikQbD

Pakistan ended their campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy with a 5-2 win against Korea, scoring them the bonze Medal here at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in the China Daur Ethnic Park on Tuesday.

It was goals by Sufyan Khan (38', 49'), Hannan Shahid (39', 54') and Rooman (45') who scored in Pakistan's victory while Jungjun Lee (16'), Jihun