India, July 26 -- Indian sub-junior boys defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 7-3 and hosts Oman 10-1 to enjoy a triumphant Friday at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship here.

The Indian sub-junior girls, meanwhile, put up a spirited fight before going down 3-6 to China in their Elite Pool match. The Indian boys took early control against Pakistan, leading 3-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Romit Pal (8'), Karan Gautam (10') and captain Ketan Kushwaha (10'). They maintained the momentum in the second half, with Prahalad Rajbhar (12') extending the lead to 4-0. Pakistan attempted a comeback through Muhammad Usman (12', 15') and captain Adeel (17'), but strikes from Shahrukh Ali (16'), Rahul Yadav (18') and Kushwaha (20') sealed a comfor...