Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Anmol Leads India Into Fourth Straight Junior Asia Cup Final
India beat Malaysia 3-1 in a junior hockey semifinal.
This win sent India to the tournament final for the fourth time in a row.
Captain Anmol Ekka scored two goals from penalty corners.
He now has 16 goals in the tournament.
Sukhvinder scored India’s other goal.
Goalkeeper Vivek Lakra made several excellent saves.
He also stopped a penalty stroke from Malaysia.
India will next play either Pakistan or South Korea in the final.
India defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup semifinal in Moqi, China.
Captain Anmol Ekka scored twice from penalty corners and raised his tournament total to 16 goals.
Sukhvinder scored India’s second goal in the 51st minute after finishing a circle entry.
Goalkeeper Vivek Lakra made several important saves, including stopping a penalty stroke.
India will face the winner of the semifinal between Pakistan and South Korea in the final.
- Who
- Defending champions India and Malaysia played in the semifinal, with captain Anmol Ekka and goalkeeper Vivek Lakra playing key roles.
- What
- India defeated Malaysia 3-1 to reach the AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup final.
- When
- Friday, during the 2026 AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup.
- Where
- Moqi, China.
- Why
- India advanced by winning the semifinal and will pursue a fourth consecutive title.
- Match result
- India defeated Malaysia 3-1.
- Stage
- AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup semifinal.
- India’s scorers
- Anmol Ekka scored twice and Sukhvinder scored once.
- Anmol’s tournament goals
- 16 goals, placing him at the top of the scoring charts.
- Key save
- Vivek Lakra stopped a Malaysian penalty stroke in the 53rd minute.
- India’s final appearance
- India reached its fourth consecutive AHF Men’s Junior Asia Cup final.
- Potential final opponents
- Pakistan or South Korea.