At the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, November 27, Indian hockey colts dominated Thailand 11-0 in Pool A to kick off their Men’s Junior Asia Cup campaign. When they play Japan on Thursday, the team led by PR Sreejesh will want to win two straight.
In the first minute of their campaign, field goals were scored by Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st), and Mukesh Toppo (59th). Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) and Rohit (29th) scored from penalty corners and strokes, respectively.
In their opening match on Tuesday, Japan also defeated Chinese Taipei, who are playing in their fourth tournament appearance, with an equally resounding victory. However, two consecutive victories over Chinese Taipei (9-6) and Thailand (6-2) have put South Korea, the 2000 champions, at the top of the five-team Pool A rankings.
Japan and India were likewise grouped together in the 2023 edition. At the Salalah Sports Complex in Salalah, Oman, India prevailed 3-1. Anticipate another victory for India.
Three-time champions Pakistan, 2012 winners Malaysia, and Bangladesh each won one game in Pool B, while China has lost both of their previous games. Oman, the hosts, also lost their first game.
Indian team
Goalkeepers: Princedeep Singh, Bikramjit Singh;
Defenders: Amir Ali (captain), Talem Priyobarta, Shardanand Tiwari, Yogember Rawat, Anmol Ekka, Rohit (vice-captain);
Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Mukesh Toppo, Kingson Thokchom;
Forwards: Gurjot Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Dilraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal;
Reserves: Sukhvinder, Chandan Yadav.
India vs. Japan Hockey Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 LIVE Streaming Details
When does the Men’s Junior Asia Cup match between Japan and India start?
The India vs Japan 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup match will be contested on Thursday, November 28 with the match slated to begin at 8:30pm IST.
Where in India can you watch the Men’s Junior Asia Cup?
The Asian Hockey Federation’s YouTube account will stream the 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup match between Japan and India.
