Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick powers India past China 4-3 in Asia Cup opener

India overcame a resilient China 4-3 in their Asia Cup opener, despite disallowed goals and a missed penalty stroke. Harmanpreet Singh’s hat-trick and Jugraj Singh’s goal secured the win, though coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the team’s performance was not up to par. India now prepares to face Japan, while China will play Kazakhstan.