Pakistan Defeated; India Reaches Final of Under-18 Asia Hockey Cup
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Pakistan Defeated; India Reaches Final of Under-18 Asia Hockey Cup

05 June 2026

(Digital Itla) In the Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey tournament, India defeated Pakistan 5-3 after a thrilling contest to qualify for the finals.

By the end of the third quarter, Pakistan held a promising 3-2 lead and looked on course for victory. However, India staged a spectacular comeback in the final quarter, scoring three consecutive goals to turn the match on its head. Uzair Ahmed, Muhammad Farhan, and Adeel scored one goal each for Pakistan, but their efforts fell short of securing a win for the national team.