Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan – 30 June 2026
The Men’s Junior AHF Cup 2026 reaches its exciting conclusion on 1 July 2026, with Korea and Uzbekistan set to battle for the championship title following impressive victories in the semi-finals.
Korea secured their place in the final with a convincing 4–0 victory over hosts Kazakhstan, maintaining their unbeaten run throughout the tournament. Having topped Pool A before progressing through the knockout stage, the Koreans have demonstrated exceptional attacking strength, scoring freely while remaining defensively solid.
Uzbekistan also continued their outstanding campaign by defeating Thailand 4–0 in the second semi-final. The Central Asian side has emerged as one of the tournament’s standout performers and will now look to cap their remarkable run by lifting the championship trophy.
The final day of competition will feature four classification matches, ensuring every participating team has the opportunity to determine its final ranking.
Final Day Schedule – 1 July 2026 (Local Time)
- 09:30 – Iran vs Tajikistan (7th/8th Place)
- 11:45 – Sri Lanka vs Indonesia (5th/6th Place)
- 14:00 – Kazakhstan vs Thailand (Bronze Medal Match)
- 16:15 – Korea vs Uzbekistan (Gold Medal Match)
The tournament has showcased the rising standard of junior men’s hockey across Asia, with emerging talents delivering impressive performances throughout the competition.
Among the individual performers, Arthur Wibowo (Indonesia) currently leads the scoring charts with 18 goals, followed closely by Lee Minhyeok (Korea) with 16 goals and Choi Dohyeon (Korea) with 15 goals, underlining the attacking quality displayed during the tournament.
The Asian Hockey Federation congratulates all participating teams, officials, volunteers, and the Kazakhstan Hockey Federation for their commitment and contribution to another successful edition of the Men’s Junior AHF Cup. As the tournament reaches its climax, hockey fans can look forward to an exciting final day that will crown the new champions of Asia’s premier junior development competition.
