China emerged as champions of the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 2-1 in a thrilling Gold Medal Match in Kakamigahara.
The final day of the tournament featured two highly competitive medal matches as teams battled for continental honours.
In the Bronze Medal Match, India secured a 3-0 victory over Korea to finish third in the competition. India produced an excellent performance to claim the bronze medal and end their campaign on a high note.
The Gold Medal Match saw China take on Japan in front of the home crowd. China delivered a composed performance and secured a 2-1 victory to capture the Women’s U18 Asia Cup title.
The triumph capped an impressive tournament for China, who displayed resilience and quality throughout the competition to become champions of Asia.
Finals Day Results
Bronze Medal Match
🇮🇳 India 3–0 Korea 🇰🇷
Gold Medal Match
🇨🇳 China 2–1 Japan 🇯🇵
Final Standings
🥇 China 🇨🇳
🥈 Japan 🇯🇵
🥉 India 🇮🇳
The Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 showcased the immense talent of Asia’s next generation of hockey stars, with China ultimately lifting the trophy after a memorable tournament
*This story was originally published on the Asian Hockey Federation website here.
