Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:51am on 09 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
India's Men's U-18 hockey team clinched the Asia Cup title after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara. Ashish Tani Purti produced a match-winning performance with a brilliant hat-trick, helping India dominate the title clash on Japanese soil. The victory underlined the strength of India's emerging hockey talent and added another major achievement to the country's rich hockey legacy. Purti was named Player of the Match and finished as the tournament's top scorer, while goalkeeper Ayush Rajak earned the Best Goalkeeper award, making it a memorable campaign for the young Indian side. (PC: X)
