×
    Advertisement

    Up hockey

    Hockey: Men's Jr Asia Cup winning Indian team returns to Bengaluru
    Image Source: IANS
    Advertisement

    Hockey: Men's Jr Asia Cup Winning Indian Team Returns To Bengaluru

    By IANS News December 05, 2024 • 16:26 PM View: 734
    Jr Asia Cup: The Indian junior men’s hockey team touched down in Bengaluru on Thursday after a dominating performance at the Men's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman. India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to successfully defend their continental title. With this triumph, India have sealed their fifth Men’s Junior Asia Cup title and solidified their position as one of the best teams in Asia.

    India were placed in Pool A along with Japan, Korea, Thailand and Chinese Taipei. They dominated the group stage with convincing wins over Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Korea. However, their second match against Japan proved to be one of the toughest of the campaign but Araijeet Singh Hundal scored in the third quarter to confirm their 3-2 victory. At the end of the pool stage, India had scored a whopping 38 goals while letting in only three goals themselves.

    "Our journey in the Junior Asia Cup was nothing short of extraordinary. Each match presented its own challenges, but our team's determination and hard work shone through. Our forwards performed exceptionally well, consistently breaking down defenses and creating scoring opportunities. Winning this title for the fifth time is a testament to our pursuit of excellence and the support of our incredible fans,” captain Amir Ali commented after landing.

    TAGS Jr Asia Cup Junior Asia Cup Chinese Taipei Araijeet Singh Hundal Amir Ali Dilraj Singh Sharda Nand Tiwari Johor Cup PR Sreejesh FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup
    Advertisement

    Related Cricket News on Up hockey

    Advertisement

    Cricket Special Today

    Advertisement

    Most Viewed Articles

    Home Special Live Cricket Video Sports