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    Ashish Tani Purtis hat-trick powers India to gold in Mens U-18 Asia Cup
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    Ashish Tani Purti's Hat-trick Powers India To Gold In Men's U-18 Asia Cup

    By IANS News June 06, 2026 • 18:56 PM View: 294
    Ashish Tani Purti: Ashish Tani Purti starred with a hat-trick as the Indian U-18 men's hockey team was crowned champion of the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday.

    Purti scored in the 2nd, 28th, and 34th minutes, while captain Ketan Kushwaha (30') also found the back of the net as India came up with a commanding display against the hosts to lift the title. Numada Gaku (52') scored Japan's lone goal of the contest.

    To recognise the teams' achievements, Hockey India announced a cash award of INR 3 lakh for each player of the gold medal-winning Indian U-18 men's hockey team and INR 1.5 lakh for each member of the support staff. Hockey India also announced a cash award of INR 1 lakh for each player of the Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team, who secured the bronze medal earlier in the day, along with INR 50,000 for each member of the support staff.

    TAGS Ashish Tani Purti Asia Cup Asian Hockey Federation Ketan Kushwaha Numada Gaku Hockey India
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