Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Triumph in Asia Cup 2026 | Sports-Games
The men beat Japan 4-1 and the women topped Korea 3-0, with Hockey India announcing cash awards for both squads.
- India's junior hockey teams celebrated a dual podium finish on Saturday at the U18 Asia Cup, as the Indian Men clinched the gold medal by defeating Japan 4-1, while the Indian Women secured a bronze medal against Korea.
- Ashish Tani Purti spearheaded the men's attack with a hat-trick, netting goals in the 2nd, 28th, and 34th minutes, while team captain Ketan Kushwaha contributed a strike in the 30th minute.
- Earlier in the day, the Indian Women locked in third place with a 3-0 victory against Korea, featuring goals from Sandeepa Kumari in the 2nd minute, captain Sweety Kujur in the 16th, and Nousheen Naz in the 33rd.
- Hockey India announced financial incentives to honor these performances, awarding Rs 3 lakh to each gold-winning men's player and Rs 1 lakh to each bronze-winning women's player.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both squads, stating their success reflects "hockey's growing popularity," while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress member Priyanka Gandhi praised the athletes for bringing pride to the nation.
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Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Triumph in Asia Cup 2026 | Sports-Games
Indian Men's and Women's U-18 Hockey Teams shine at the 2026 Asia Cup, with the Men's team winning gold against Japan and the Women's team securing bronze. Leaders applauded their achievements, while Hockey India announced cash rewards for the players and support staff, recognizing their extraordinary accomplishments.
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India Hockey teams secure gold and bronze at U18 Asia Cup 2026, PM Modi congratulates
India’s junior hockey program celebrated a dual podium finish on Saturday as the men's under-18 team captured the continental title and the women's side secured a bronze medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026. The Indian men's squad claimed the championship by defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final. Ashish Tani Purti spearheaded the attack with a hat-trick, netting goals in the 2nd, 28th, and 34th minutes. Team captain Ketan Kushwaha contributed to the …
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