New Delhi: Men’s Jr Asia Cup 2023:India ready for Korea challenge in semis - The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team won 17-0 over Thailand to advance to the semifinals of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Salalah, Oman.
The Indian team qualified for the Fédération Internationale de Hockey sur Gazon (FIH) Junior Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 5 to 16. India will now face Korea in the semifinal on Wednesday for a place in the summit clash. Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain Uttam Singh discussed the upcoming game in a virtual press conference on Monday, saying, “We have a good atmosphere in the camp.
One of our tournament goals was to qualify for the FIH Junior Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, which we accomplished. We are one of Asia’s top teams, so it is essential that we perform well in the Junior Men’s Asia Cup as well. We have done well so far, and will look to continue to do so in the Semi-Finals as well.” “When we prepare at camp, we never know which teams we will face at what stage. Hence, we always keep our plans and targets in mind and do our best to stick to them against any opposition,” he added.
India finished the Pool stage of the tournament unbeaten, winning their first game 18-0 against Chinese Taipei and following it up with a 3-1 win over Japan. Against traditional rivals Pakistan, India earned a thrilling 1-1 draw and then defeated Thailand 17-0 to top Pool A.
India beat Thailand to reach semi-finals of Junior Asia Cup
India beat Pakistan in Junior Asia Cup
India defeated Thailand 17-0 to enter to the Jr. Asia Cup semifinals