In an exciting final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 held here in Salalah, Oman, the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team triumphed. They defeated rival Pakistan 2-1.

Early goals by Angad Bir Singh (13′) and Araijeet Singh Hundal (20′) ensured India remained in command of the game. Likewise, some outstanding saves by goalkeeper Shashikumar Mohith Honnenahalli kept India in the lead throughout the match.

With this victory, India created a new record for winning the maximum number of titles at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup. The team had previously won the title in 2004, 2008, and 2015 while Pakistan won the tournament in 1988, 1992, and 1996.

Recognizing the team’s effort and their unbeaten record in the prestigious tournament that saw them qualify for the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup in Malaysia, the Hockey India Executive Board announced a cash award of INR 2.00 Lakh each for players and INR 1.00 Lakh each for support staff.