Men’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup: India won gold by defeating Pakistan, Hockey India showered rewards

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Hockey India in Salalah, Oman Junior Asia Cup The Indian men’s hockey team, which defeated Pakistan 2-1 in the final, and each member of the support staff will be given cash prizes of Rs 2 and 1 lakh respectively. The Executive Board of Hockey India announced this immediately after the final match was over. In a thrilling match on Thursday, India won the gold medal by defeating its arch-rivals Pakistan 2-1.

Dilip Tirkey announced the award

In a release issued by Hockey India, President Dilip Tirkey said, “The Indian junior men’s hockey team has done us all proud by being unbeatable in the Junior Asia Cup. The team has performed brilliantly in the last few months, especially after the historic victory in the Johor Cup. He said that Hockey India has decided to give awards to the players and support staff in recognition of this great performance. I congratulate the team for this achievement.

India won gold for the second time in a row

India has won the Junior Asia Cup for the second time in a row. A large number of fans from India and Pakistan had gathered to see this tournament being held after eight years. In the last moments, Pakistan showed very aggressive hockey but the defense line led by Indian goalkeeper Mohit HS failed their every attack. Angad Bir Singh scored for India in the 12th minute, Arijit Singh Hundal scored in the 19th minute while Basharat Ali scored the lone goal for the Pakistani team in the 37th minute.

India won the title for the fourth time

India has won this title for the fourth time after 2004, 2005 and 2015 while Pakistan has been the champion in 1987, 1992 and 1996. Both the teams have met in the finals of the Junior Men’s Hockey Asia Cup three times before. Pakistan won in 1996 while India was victorious in 2004. India won the title by defeating Pakistan 6-2 in the last tournament played in Malaysia.

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