Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Indian Boys Dominate in Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship
The Indian sub-junior boys' hockey team had a great day at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship.
They beat Pakistan 7-3 and Oman 10-1.
Key players like Ketan Kushwaha, Shahrukh Ali, and Prahalad Rajbhar scored many goals.
The girls' team played hard but lost to China 3-6.
This tournament is important because it helps teams qualify for the first-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
Indian sub-junior boys defeated Pakistan 7-3 and Oman 10-1.
Key players Ketan Kushwaha, Shahrukh Ali, and Prahalad Rajbhar scored multiple goals.
Indian sub-junior girls lost to China 3-6 in their Elite Pool match.
The tournament serves as the Asian qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
The matches took place in Muscat.
- Who
- Indian sub-junior boys' and girls' hockey teams
- What
- Victories against Pakistan and Oman, loss to China
- When
- During the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship
- Where
- Muscat
- Why
- To qualify for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup
Indian Boys' Performance
Indian Girls' Performance
Match Results
Indian Boys' Performance
Indian boys defeated Pakistan 7-3 and Oman 10-1.
Indian Girls' Performance
Indian girls lost to China 3-6.
Key Players
Indian Boys' Performance
Ketan Kushwaha, Shahrukh Ali, and Prahalad Rajbhar were key contributors with multiple goals.
Indian Girls' Performance
Sandeepa Kumari and Kiran Ekka scored for the girls' team.
- Tournament
- FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship
- Indian Boys' Wins
- 7-3 against Pakistan, 10-1 against Oman
- Indian Girls' Loss
- 3-6 against China
- Key Players (Boys)
- Ketan Kushwaha, Shahrukh Ali, Prahalad Rajbhar
- Key Players (Girls)
- Sandeepa Kumari, Kiran Ekka
- Tournament Significance
- Asian qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup
Sources
Youth Hockey5s Asian C’ship: India men thrash Pakistan 7-3 after 10-1 Oman rout; women lose to China
How India's Sub-Junior Men Conquered Arch-Rivals Pakistan In Hockey5s Final
Youth Hockey5s Asian C'ship: Indian men's team beats Pakistan 7-3 and Oman 10-1; Women go down 3-6 to China
