Sports · 9 June 2026

India wins U-18 Asia Cup 2026 hockey men's title

Exam-focused facts from the 9 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Indian U-18 men's hockey team defeated Japan 4-1 in the final held in Kakamigahara, Japan, to win the U-18 Asia Cup 2026.
  • Ashish Tani Purti was named Player of the Match in the final and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 13 goals.
  • Ayush Rajak was recognised as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament as India secured its third men's title in six editions.
  • The Indian women's team won the bronze medal by defeating the Republic of Korea (ROK) 3-0, with goals from Sandeepa Kumari, Sweety Kujur, and Nausheen Naz.
  • Nausheen Naz finished as the top scorer in the women's competition with 12 goals, while the People’s Republic of China emerged as the tournament champions.

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