India Junior Men Complete Asia Cup Hat-Trick
What Happened
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China. Goals from Ajeet Yadav, Anmol Ekka, Prabhdeep Singh and Ashu Maurya sealed the victory, while Korea’s Lee Minhyeok scored a late consolation goal.
Key Takeaways
India won its third consecutive Junior Asia Cup title and a record-extending sixth overall crown. The triumph also secured qualification for the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2027. Anmol Ekka finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 17 goals.