India Clinch Men’s and Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Titles

In hockey, India’s men’s and women’s teams have clinched the Junior Asia Cup titles in Moqi, China. The Indian Men’s team defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to successfully defend its title and lift a record-extending crown.

Men's Team Dominance: Goals from Ajeet Yadav, captain Anmol Ekka, Prabhdeep Singh, and Ashu Maurya sealed the win. With this victory, India became the first team in tournament history to claim four titles, adding to previous triumphs in 2015, 2023, and 2024.

Women's Team Hat-Trick: The Indian women’s team also emerged victorious, defeating hosts China 1-0 in the final. Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored the lone goal in the 17th minute, completing a remarkable hat-trick of Junior Asia Cup titles for the squad.

Junior World Cup Qualification: Both the Indian men’s and women’s teams secured direct qualification for the upcoming FIH Junior Hockey World Cups by winning their respective continental titles.

Asian Hockey Federation (AHF): The governing body for the sport of field hockey in Asia.

FIH Junior World Cup: The premier international field hockey tournament for under-21 players globally.

Q: Where was the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament hosted?

A: Moqi, China

Q: By what margin did the Indian men's team defeat South Korea in the final?

A: 4-1

Q: Who scored the winning goal for the Indian women's team in the final against China?

A: Sanika Chandrakant Mane