India Crowned Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 Champions as Tournament Concludes in Hulunbuir City
Hulunbuir City, China – 13 September 2026: The Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 concluded in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, with India crowned champions following a 4–1 victory over Korea in the Gold Medal Match. Pakistan secured the bronze medal after defeating Malaysia 4–2. The tournament was held from 4–13 September 2026, bringing together ten junior national teams from across Asia.
India Complete Impressive Campaign with Asian Title
India finished their campaign in style, overcoming Korea 4–1 in the Gold Medal Match to lift the Men’s Junior Asia Cup trophy.
India had enjoyed a strong Pool A campaign, opening with an emphatic 14–0 victory over Indonesia, followed by a 3–3 draw against Japan. They then defeated Korea 7–3 and Chinese Taipei 15–0, finishing the pool stage unbeaten and at the top of Pool A with 10 points.
In the semi-final, India faced Malaysia and secured a 3–1 victory, earning their place in the championship match against Korea.
The final saw India once again rise to the occasion, producing a composed and clinical performance to defeat Korea 4–1 and finish the competition as Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 Champions.
Korea Take Silver After Strong Tournament
Korea concluded the competition with the silver medal after an impressive run to the final.
Their campaign included commanding pool-stage victories over Indonesia 9–0, Chinese Taipei 16–0 and Japan 3–2, with their only Pool A defeat coming against eventual champions India.
Korea then delivered an impressive 4–1 semi-final victory over Pakistan to secure their place in the Gold Medal Match.
Pakistan Secure Bronze
Pakistan ended their campaign on the podium after defeating Malaysia 4–2 in the Bronze Medal Match.
Pakistan produced several strong performances during the competition, including a remarkable 15–0 victory over Kazakhstan, followed by wins over China 4–2, Malaysia 5–2 and Bangladesh 3–0 during the pool stage.
After falling to Korea in the semi-final, Pakistan responded strongly in the Bronze Medal Match, defeating Malaysia 4–2 to conclude the tournament with a medal.
Classification Matches Complete the Tournament
The competition also featured closely contested classification matches as teams battled for their final positions.
Japan secured a 3–1 victory over China in the 5th–6th Place match, while Bangladesh defeated Chinese Taipei 5–2 in the 7th–8th Place encounter. Indonesia overcame Kazakhstan 4–3 in the 9th–10th placing match.
Earlier classification matches had seen China defeat Chinese Taipei 9–0, while Japan recorded a 6–2 victory over Bangladesh.
Outstanding Individual Performances
The Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 also produced several exceptional individual performances and impressive goal-scoring displays.
India’s EKKA Anmol finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with an outstanding 17 goals, followed by Korea’s LEE Minhyeok with 14 goals. Pakistan’s RANA Waleed scored nine, while Korea’s CHOI DOHYEON, Pakistan’s SAMI Rana Abdul and India’s Singh Prabhdeep were also among the tournament’s leading scorers.
The performances throughout the tournament highlighted the depth of emerging hockey talent across Asia and provided the young athletes with valuable experience at continental level.
Celebrating the Next Generation of Asian Hockey
The Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 showcased the quality, competitiveness and potential of the next generation of Asian hockey players. From the opening pool matches through to the medal contests, the tournament provided an important platform for young athletes to represent their countries and compete against the continent’s best.
The Asian Hockey Federation congratulates India on winning the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, Korea on securing the silver medal, and Pakistan on earning bronze.
The AHF also extends its sincere appreciation to all participating teams, players, coaches, umpires, technical officials and volunteers, as well as the Chinese Hockey Association, Local Organising Committee, partners and supporters for their contribution towards the successful staging of the tournament in Hulunbuir City.
The conclusion of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup brings to an end another exciting continental competition celebrating the development, ambition and future of hockey across Asia.
Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 – Medal Positions
🥇 Gold – India 🇮🇳
🥈 Silver – Korea 🇰🇷
🥉 Bronze – Pakistan 🇵🇰
Gold Medal Match: India 4–1 Korea
Bronze Medal Match: Malaysia 2–4 Pakistan
Venue: Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Dates: 4–13 September 2026
