India Storm Into Junior Asia Cup Final With 3-1 Win Over Malaysia
What Happened
The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the first semifinal of the Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China, securing a place in the final. Captain Anmol Ekka scored twice, while Sukhvinder added the third goal. Malaysia's only goal came through M. Rahuul.
Key Takeaways
Defending champions India are now just one win away from retaining the title. The team will face the winner of the semifinal between South Korea and Pakistan, with captain Anmol Ekka's prolific scoring form continuing to drive India's campaign.