In a spectacular display of skill and determination, the trio of Sudeep Chirmako, Sunit Lakra, and Amandeep Lakra from Odisha played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Championship held in Salalah, Oman. The victory was made even sweeter as the Indian team emerged victorious against arch-rivals Pakistan, securing a thrilling 2-1 win in the final. With this remarkable achievement, India also secured qualification for the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, scheduled to be held in Malaysia. Recognizing the team’s exceptional performance, Hockey India wasted no time in announcing a well-deserved cash award of Rs 2 lakh each for the players and Rs 1 lakh each for the support staff.
Expressing his pride and admiration for the team, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey stated, “The Indian Junior Men’s team has made us all extremely proud with their unbeaten performance at the Junior Asia Cup. The team has shown great promise in recent months, especially after their historic win at the Sultan of Johor Cup, establishing themselves as a dominant force. This significant victory will undoubtedly provide them with a solid foundation for the Junior World Cup later this year. Hockey India is delighted to honor the players and support staff for their remarkable efforts. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the team.”
The final match against Pakistan was an exhilarating and closely contested encounter. India swiftly took a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes, courtesy of brilliant strikes from Angad Bir Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal. However, Pakistan made a strong comeback and relentlessly attacked the Indian defense. A superb field goal by Basharat Ali, eight minutes into the second half, narrowed the gap for Pakistan. Despite Pakistan’s relentless pressure, the exceptional goalkeeping skills of India’s Mohith Honnenahalli ensured that the Indian team maintained their lead until the final whistle. This victory marks India’s record fourth triumph in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup, having previously won the prestigious title in 2004, 2008, and 2015. Pakistan, on the other hand, has emerged victorious on three occasions, in 1988, 1992, and 1996.
In a spectacular display of skill and determination, the trio of Sudeep Chirmako, Sunit Lakra, and Amandeep Lakra from Odisha played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Championship held in Salalah, Oman. The victory was made even sweeter as the Indian team emerged victorious against arch-rivals Pakistan, securing a thrilling 2-1 win in the final. With this remarkable achievement, India also secured qualification for the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, scheduled to be held in Malaysia. Recognizing the team’s exceptional performance, Hockey India wasted no time in announcing a well-deserved cash award of Rs 2 lakh each for the players and Rs 1 lakh each for the support staff.
Expressing his pride and admiration for the team, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey stated, “The Indian Junior Men’s team has made us all extremely proud with their unbeaten performance at the Junior Asia Cup. The team has shown great promise in recent months, especially after their historic win at the Sultan of Johor Cup, establishing themselves as a dominant force. This significant victory will undoubtedly provide them with a solid foundation for the Junior World Cup later this year. Hockey India is delighted to honor the players and support staff for their remarkable efforts. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the team.”
The final match against Pakistan was an exhilarating and closely contested encounter. India swiftly took a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes, courtesy of brilliant strikes from Angad Bir Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal. However, Pakistan made a strong comeback and relentlessly attacked the Indian defense. A superb field goal by Basharat Ali, eight minutes into the second half, narrowed the gap for Pakistan. Despite Pakistan’s relentless pressure, the exceptional goalkeeping skills of India’s Mohith Honnenahalli ensured that the Indian team maintained their lead until the final whistle. This victory marks India’s record fourth triumph in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup, having previously won the prestigious title in 2004, 2008, and 2015. Pakistan, on the other hand, has emerged victorious on three occasions, in 1988, 1992, and 1996.
