India win women’s hockey Junior Asia Cup title for 3rd consecutive time

India won the Junior Asia Cup 2026 title after defeating China 1-0 in the final in Moqi, China. Sanika Chandrakant Mane scored the only goal in the 17th minute of the match. With the win, India secured the Junior Asia Cup title for the third consecutive time. The triumph also confirmed India’s spot in the FIH Junior World Cup.