Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India defeat Korea to clinch their maiden title
Earlier Japan beat China 2-1 to win the bronze and, in the process, become the third team to qualify for the World Cup.
Earlier Japan beat China 2-1 to win the bronze and, in the process, become the third team to qualify for the World Cup.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Indian junior hockey team for their victory at the Men's Junior Asia Cup.
Early goals by Angad Bir Singh (13') and Araijeet Singh Hundal (20') put India ahead but it due to some brilliant saves by Mohith that kept them in the lead throughout the match.
Set up Junior Asia Cup Hockey title clash with Pakistan.
India will open their campaign in the tournament taking on Chinese Taipei on 24 May. The Men in Blue will face Green shirts on 27 May.
