Indian U-18 Teams Excel to Reach Asia Cup Semi-Finals
U-18 Asia Cup: Dominant Indian women, men's teams book semi spots
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The Indian U-18 Women's and Men's Hockey Teams have both advanced to the semi-finals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan. The women's team topped Pool A with a remarkable goal difference, while the men's team secured second place in Pool A, setting up crucial matches against China and Pakistan respectively on June 5.
- 01The Indian U-18 Women's Team scored 30 goals and conceded only 2 in the pool stage.
- 02Nousheen Naz is the leading scorer for the women's team with 10 goals.
- 03The Indian U-18 Men's Team scored 32 goals while conceding 6 during their campaign.
- 04Captain Ketan Kushwaha leads the men's team with 7 goals.
- 05Both semi-finals will take place on June 5, with the women's match against China at 9:30 AM IST and the men's match against Pakistan at 3:30 PM IST.
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The Indian U-18 Women's and Men's Hockey Teams have both qualified for the semi-finals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026, taking place in Kakamigahara, Japan. The women's team dominated Pool A, winning all three matches with a staggering total of 30 goals scored and only 2 conceded. They will face China in the semi-finals on June 5 at 9:30 AM IST. Leading scorer Nousheen Naz has netted 10 goals so far in the tournament. The men's team finished second in Pool A after scoring 32 goals and conceding 6. They will compete against Pakistan in their semi-final match on the same day at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are focusing on maintaining their performance levels as they aim for a place in the finals.
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The success of both teams in the U-18 Asia Cup enhances the visibility of youth hockey in India and inspires upcoming players.
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