File image of the Indian football team. AIFF
Though the Asian Games is officially set to begin on Saturday, 23 September in Hangzhou, the Indian football team will be in action much earlier as they take on hosts China.
The Blue Tigers will be hoping for a more improved show in the continental games after finishing fourth in the recently-concluded King’s Cup in Thailand, where they lost the third-place playoff against Lebanon 1-0.
The Indians however, await a stern test against heavyweights China in their first appearance at the Asian Games in nine years. The upcoming contest will also be their 57th appearance in the event since they took on Indonesia in the inaugural edition in New Delhi in 1951.
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India and China are joined by neighbours Bangladesh and Myanmar in Group A, with the top two teams in each group and four of the best third-placed teams progressing to the Round of 16.
The Blue Tigers have a hectic schedule ahead of them, playing three games in a space of six days with the Bangladesh and Myanmar matches scheduled on 21 and 24 September respectively.
Ahead of the India-China Asian Games faceoff, we bring to you live coverage and other details:
When will the India vs China Asian Games football match take place?
The India vs China Asian Games match will take place on 19 September (Tuesday).
Where will the India vs China match take place?
The India vs China Asian Games football match will take place at Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China.
What time is the scheduled kickoff?
The India vs China match will begin at 5 pm IST (7.30 pm local time).
Where can I watch the India vs China Asian Games football match on TV and online?
Indian football team’s matches and the Asian Games 2023 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and LIVE streaming will be available on SonyLIV.