Pakistan clinch Junior Asia Cup bronze
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Indian junior women's hockey team clinched their third consecutive AHF Junior Asia Cup title by defeating China 1-0 in Moqi.
- Unbeaten throughout the tournament, the team topped the Elite Pool with three wins and a draw, then cruised past South Korea 5-1 in the semi-finals.
- Two minutes into the second quarter, Sanika Mane positioned herself five metres from goal behind a Chinese defender and netted the sole goal in the 17th minute.
- The victory secured India's qualification for the FIH Junior Women's World Cup, and Hockey India announced Rs 3 lakh prize for each player and Rs 1.5 lakh for support staff.
- Against late pressure from China, the Indian defense held their shape with composure; officials ruled out China's potential equalizing penalty corner, securing the memorable victory.
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The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team has won the Asia Cup for the third consecutive time. They defeated the hosts 1-0 in the Asia Cup final played in China. With this victory, the team has also qualified for the Junior Women's Hockey World Cup. PM Modi has congratulated the team.
India men, women crowned jr. Hockey Asia Cup champions, book spots for World Cup
Sanika Chandrakant Mane's first-half goal gave India a 1-0 win over China in the Junior Asia Cup final. The result delivered a third straight continental title and secured a place at the Junior Women's World Cup.
India Beat South Korea 4-1 To Clinch Historic Fourth Consecutive Men's Junior Hockey Asia Cup Title
The Indian men's hockey team defeated South Korea 4-1 on Sunday to clinch a historic fourth consecutive Junior Asia Cup title. With goals from Ajeet Yadav and Ashu Maurya powering the dominant win, India secured their sixth continental crown overall alongside qualification for the upcoming Junior World Cup.
India complete junior Asia Cup hockey hat-trick; qualify for World Cup - The Tribune
Sanika Chandrakant Mane’s early strike proved decisive as India qualified for the junior women’s hockey World Cup by winning the AHF Junior Asia Cup title for the third time in a row after defeating China 1-0 in a closely fought summit clash, here on Sunday.
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