Kakamigahara (Japan), June 6 -- The Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team were crowned champions of the Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 in the final hereon Saturday.
Ashish Tani Purti (2', 28', 34') starred with a hat-trick, while captain Ketan Kushwaha (30') also found the back of the net as India produced a commanding display against the hosts to lift the title. Numada Gaku (52') scored Japan's lone goal of the contest.
To recognise the teams' achievements, Hockey India announced a cash award of Rs 3 lakh foreach player of the gold medal-winning Indian U-18 Men's Hockey Team and Rs 1.5 lakh foreach member of the support staff.
Hockey India also announced a cash award of Rs 1 lakh for each player of the Indian U-18 Wome...