New Delhi, June 8 -- The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated both the Indian men and women's hockey teams at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Head Office here on Monday for their stupendous performance in the just-concluded Under-18 Asia Cup in Japan.

The Indian U-18 men's hockey team, led by captain Ketan Kushwaha, were crowned champions of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara on Friday.

The Union Sports Minister handed a cheque of Rs 61.5 Lakh to the men's team. On the other hand, the Indian U-18 women's hockey team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, secured the bronze medal at the Under-18 Asia Cup after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the bronze medal ma...