India thrashed Japan 4-1 in the final of the men’s hockey Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 final to lift a third title at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan on Saturday.
Ashish Purti starred with a hat-trick as skipper Ketan Kushwaha scored for the other goal for the victor. Gaku Numada scored the only goal for the host.
Earlier in the day, the Indian women’s team clinched bronze after beating South Korea with a 3-0 win.
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Published on Jun 06, 2026
