India wins Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 in penalty shootout against China

By  News On Air   Dec 16, 2024

In Hockey, India won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 championship in Muscat, Oman last night. In the title clash, the Indian team defeated China 3-2 in a penalty shootout to successfully defend its title. Indian goalkeeper Nidhi made three crucial saves during the penalty shootout, while Sakshi Rana, Ishika and Sunelita Toppo scored for India in the shootout.

Earlier, Jinzhuang Tan scored the opening goal for China with Kanika Siwach equalised in the third quarter for India. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the title clash went to a shootout. Hockey India has announced a reward of 2 lakh rupees for each player and 1 lakh rupees to each support staff for their efforts and spectacular win.

India’s Deepika Sehrawat, with 12 goals ranked the top scorer of the tournament. India won their maiden Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup title last year by defeating the Republic of Korea.