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Junior hockey: Youth power to the fore in the Asia Cup

Manpreet Singh’s Team India rekindled memories of the eccentric days of yore for Indian hockey when the men’s team defeated Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Sportstar sat down for a conversation with junior men’s team captain Uttam Singh, Neelam, who scored the winning goal for the women, and top-scorers of both sides, Araijeet …

Podcast: Young Turks - The stories of India’s men’s and women’s Junior Asia Cup winners

India’s junior hockey teams enjoyed success at the Junior Asia Cup this year. The men’s team beat Pakistan in a high-octane final to win the title while the women’s team beat four-time champion Korea to claim the crown. A Commonwealth Games bronze medal and the FIH Women’s Nations cup title with the senior team last year and now, the Asian …

India outclass South Korea, clinch maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

The Indian hockey team emerged champions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup in Japan's Kakamigahara on Sunday by defeating South Korea 2-1 in a captivating final. India women's junior hockey team celebrates after winning the Asia Cup This is India's first title while South Korea and China share the honours from the previous editions. Acknowledging the team's unbeaten streak in …

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