New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men’s U-18 hockey team for clinching the Men’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026 title, describing the achievement as a “splendid accomplishment” and praising the team’s exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the tournament.India were crowned champions after a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the final at Kakamigahara. Ashish Tani Purti starred with a hat-trick, scoring in the 2nd, 28th, and 34th minutes, whil…
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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team secured the Bronze Medal at the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the bronze medal match at Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday. Sandeepa Kumari (2’), Captain Sweety Kujur (16’) and Nousheen Naz (33’) were on target as India capped off their campaign with an impressive podium finish.Determined to bounce back from their narrow shootout defeat against China in the semi-finals, India …
Panaji (Goa), June 5 (IANS) India will field its strongest-ever contingent across the men’s, women’s, mixed, and senior categories in the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026, scheduled to be held at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, in Panaji, Goa, from 21–27 June 2026.Organised by the Bridge Federation of India (BFI), the apex governing body for contract bridge in India, recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the prestigious continental championship will bring together …
Kakamigahara, June 5 (IANS) After an intense and well-fought 2-2 draw over four quarters, India women suffered a 1-3 defeat in a shootout against China in their semifinal of the U18 Asia Cup on Friday. Nousheen Naz (3′) and Kiran Ekka (54′) scored the goals for India while Li ZeYan (24′) and Zhang Yuzheng (48′) were the goalscorers for China. India made a bright start in the first quarter, securing the opening goal in the third minute itself. Captain Sweety Kujur played a brilliant pass from the…
Kakamigahara (Japan), June 3 (IANS) The Indian U-18 men’s hockey team produced a clinical display against Chinese Taipei, registering a commanding 13-1 victory in its last Pool A match of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday. The emphatic win ensured India sealed their place in the semifinals.India ended their pool engagements with wins against Kazakhstan, Korea, and Chinese Taipei, while losing to hosts Japan. It gave them nine points from four matches.The team’s atta…
Kakamigahara, June 3 (IANS) The India women delivered a dominant show to defeat Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A game of the Hockey U18 Asia Cup and secured a top position in the pool, and advanced to the semifinal with an undefeated record.India’s attacking depth was evident on Tuesday as 10 different players scored, with Nousheen Naz leading by netting seven goals (8′, 13′, 17′, 18′, 40′, 52′, 58′). Geethasri Nammi, awarded ‘Player of the Match’, scored five goals (13′, 28′, 47′, 48′, …
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Hockey India announced the women’s squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from June 15 to 21.Salima Tete will continue as the team’s captain for the tournament. Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam will serve as dependable, experienced goalkeepers. In defence, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Ishika Chaudhary, Nikki Pradhan, and Jyoti bring significant international experience to the backline. They will be joined …
Kakamigahara (Japan), June 1 (IANS) Captain Ketan Kushwaha, Varinder Singh, and Shahrukh Ali scored a goal each as the Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a dominant 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match in the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Monday.Kushwaha scored in the 3rd and 36th minutes, Varinder Singh struck in the 5th, and Shahrukh Ali sounded the board in the 54th minute for India, while Korean captain Yun Jaehyeok (21′) scored his team’s lone goal. In…
Kakamigahara, May 31 (IANS) Indian men’s team suffered a 2-4 defeat against hosts Japan in their U-18 Asia Cup 2026 Pool A fixture on Sunday. Ashish Tani Purti (25′) and Captain Ketan Kushwaha (32′) scored the two goals for India, while Captain Yoshioka Mahiro (15′), Fujiwara Yuma (20′), Yasui Kengo (34′) and Takahashi Aone (42′) were the goalscorers for Japan.It was a tightly contested first quarter, with both sides fighting for possession in midfield. However, Japan broke the deadlock in the 1…
Kakamigahara, May 31 (IANS) The Indian women’s team registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Korea in their second Pool A match of the U18 Asia Cup here on Sunday.Riding on goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka, India maintained their winning momentum in the tournament following their opening-day triumph over Malaysia.India made a bright start and earned a penalty stroke in the opening quarter. Nousheen (4′) stepped up and calmly converted the opportunity to hand India an early 1…