New Delhi, December 05, 2024.
The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated arch-rival Pakistan with a 5-3 scoreline in the high-scoring final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman on Wednesday to successfully defend their title.
Araijeet Singh Hundal (4′, 18′, 47′, 54′) showed top form for India and Dilraj Singh (19′) scored a brace to join him on the scoresheet. On the other hand, Pakistan’s Captain Shahid Hannan (3′) and Sufyan Khan (30′, 39′) tried their utmost to keep their team in the final for the majority of the game.
India has now lifted the trophy in this tournament a record five times, including their previous triumphs in 2023, 2015, 2008 and 2004.
“Proud of our hockey champions! It’s a historic moment for Indian hockey as our Men’s Junior Team wins the Junior Asia Cup 2024 title. Their unmatched skill, unwavering grit and incredible teamwork have etched this win into the annals of sporting glory,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
