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India wins record third Men's U-18 Asia Cup (hockey), beats Japan 4-1

· 5 min read·Source: Sportstar (The Hindu)
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The Indian U-18 men's hockey team clinched the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026, defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final at Kakamigahara, Japan. It was India's record third title in the event. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick (2nd, 28th, 34th minutes) and captain Ketan Kushwaha added the fourth goal; Gaku Numada scored Japan's lone goal.

Key Facts & Details

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    India won the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 (hockey), beating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final.
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    It was India's record third Men's U-18 Asia Cup title.
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    Final held at Kakamigahara, Japan.
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    Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick; captain Ketan Kushwaha added a goal.
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    Win came against the defending champions and hosts, Japan.

Deep Dive

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    The U-18 Asia Cup is the continental age-group hockey championship.
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    India's victory underlines its strong junior hockey pipeline.
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Which country won the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in hockey, and whom did it beat in the final?

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The Men's U-18 Asia Cup is the under-18 continental hockey championship organised under the Asian Hockey Federation.

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India wins record third Men's U-18 Asia Cup (hockey), beats Japan 4-1 — Current Affairs 2026-06-07