Hockey: Indian team champion after defeating Pakistan, World Cup ticket confirmed, silver for women

India’s sub-junior men’s hockey team created history by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan. India defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the final of Men’s Youth Hockey 5s Asian Championship 2026 played in Muscat to win the gold medal. With this win, the Indian team achieved the honor of remaining unbeaten in the entire tournament and also qualified for the FIH Youth Hockey 5s World Cup to be held next year.

Romit Pal, captain Ketan Kushwaha and Shah Rukh Ali are the heroes of the win

Romit Pal, captain Ketan Kushwaha and Shah Rukh Ali were the heroes of the Indian team’s victory. Who scored 1-1 goals and turned the water on Pakistan’s hopes. India put pressure on Pakistan right from the start in the final. India controlled the game on the back of quick passing and strong defence. Crop. Mohammad Usman scored the only goal for the team. However, they could not penetrate the Indian defense after that.

Silver medal for the women’s team, Hockey India announced the prize

On the other hand, the Indian women’s sub-junior team also performed brilliantly. But the team had to face defeat against China in the final after a thrilling encounter. So the team had to be satisfied with the silver medal. Thus both the teams completed the campaign with medals. Hockey India announced Rs 2 lakh to each player of the men’s team and Rs 1 lakh to the support staff. 1 lakh to each player of the women’s team and 50 thousand to the support staff was announced.