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Back in 2008, the Indian Football Team made history by lifting the AFC Challenge Cup beating Tajikistan 4-1 in the final. India managed to top the Group A table by beating Turkmenistan & Afghanistan and drawing Tajikistan. India faced Myanmar in the semi-finals and thanks to Chhetri's goal, India progressed to the final of the tournament. In the final, India thrashed Tajikistan by 4-1 with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick. The win secured India's place in the 2011 Asian Cup.

Much has changed since that day. Players and coaches have come and gone. But what are winners of the final up to now ? Let's take a look:

2008 AFC Challenge Cup winners
 
India win the 2023 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup, beat South Korea 2-1, in Japan

 
India defeated Iran 42-32 in the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 in Busan to claim the title for a record eighth time.