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India Defeat Pakistan To Become Hockey Junior Asia Cup Champions

India Defeat Pakistan To Become Hockey Junior Asia Cup Champions

India Defeat Pakistan To Become Hockey Junior Asia Cup Champions

Hockey Junior Asia Cup Champions 2023

The Indian junior men's hockey team maintained their continental dominance by defeating archrival Pakistan 2-1 to win the Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman. Angad Bir Singh struck in the 13th minute and Araijeet Singh Hundal in the 20th for India, while Pakistan managed to pull one back with Abdul Basharat scoring in the 37th minute. This was India's fourth victory, having previously been declared champions in 2004, 2008, and 2015. In the meanwhile, Pakistan has won the event three times: in 1987, 1992, and 1996.

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Araijeet Singh Hundal, India’s top-scorer at Men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey 2023 with eight goals, doubled the lead five minutes into the second quarter. Previously, India and Pakistan remained undefeated in the group stage after a 1-1 draw in the India vs Pakistan hockey match. India, however, managed to top the group as they had a better goal difference over second-placed Pakistan.

In the semi-finals, India trounced the Republic of Korea 9-1 while Pakistan defeated Malaysia 6-2. The Men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament in Oman was held after eight years. The 2021 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19.

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