India's U-18 Men's Hockey Team Clinches Asia Cup Title with 4-1 Victory Over Japan
India U-18 Men's Hockey team lifts Asia Cup title, beats Japan 4-1
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The Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team triumphed in the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026, defeating Japan 4-1 in Kakamigahara, Japan. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick, while Ketan Kushwaha added another goal, securing the championship for India.
- 01Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick in the final match against Japan, netting goals at 2', 28', and 34'.
- 02Ketan Kushwaha contributed to the score with a goal at the 30-minute mark, leading India to a 4-1 victory.
- 03Hockey India announced cash rewards of ₹3 lakh for each gold medal-winning player and ₹1.5 lakh for support staff.
- 04Ashish Tani Purti was named Player of the Match and the tournament's top scorer with 17 goals.
- 05Ayush Rajak was recognized as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament, highlighting India's dominance in individual awards.
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The Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team won the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final held in Kakamigahara, Japan. Ashish Tani Purti was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 2nd, 28th, and 34th minutes, while captain Ketan Kushwaha added another goal in the 30th minute. Japan's Numada Gaku scored a consolation goal in the 52nd minute. In recognition of their victory, Hockey India announced cash awards of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for support staff. Purti also received the Player of the Match award and was the tournament's top scorer with 17 goals. Additionally, goalkeeper Ayush Rajak was named the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament, showcasing India's strong performance throughout the competition. The Indian U-18 Women's Hockey Team also performed well, securing a bronze medal and individual accolades.
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The victory boosts the profile of youth hockey in India and encourages further investment in sports development programs.
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