New Delhi, June 8 -- The Indian Under-18 men's and women's hockey teams received a warm reception at Delhi airport on Monday after their successful campaigns at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan, where the men's side clinched a gold medal, and the women's team settled for a bronze medal.

The Indian men's team was crowned champions after a dominant 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the final at Kakamigahara on Saturday. Ashish Tani Purti starred with a hat-trick, scoring in the 2nd, 28th and 34th minutes, while captain Ketan Kushwaha added another goal in the 30th minute. Numada Gaku scored the lone goal for Japan.

Speaking to ANI on the team's return, captain Ketan Kushwaha expressed delight over the achievement and praised the collective e...