[2] Baljit Singh, the Indian goalkeeper, was declared the man of the match for his excellent saves.

[citation needed] Malaysia got a medal in the Hockey Asia Cup for the first time.

It was also the first time since 1982 that Pakistan did not qualify for the Semi-finals in the Hockey Asia Cup.

Pakistan lost to Japan 3–1 and drew their league match against Malaysia 3–3.

Pakistan lost to China in the 5th/6th place playoff, and ended 6th in the tournament.