India were crowned champions of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 after a superb 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the Gold Medal Match in Kakamigahara.
The tournament concluded with an exciting finals day, featuring the Bronze Medal Match and the championship showdown between two of Asia’s strongest teams.
In the Bronze Medal Match, Pakistan secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Malaysia to claim third place. Pakistan produced a disciplined performance to finish their campaign on the podium.
The Gold Medal Match saw India and Japan face off for the continental title. India delivered an outstanding display, scoring four goals to defeat the hosts 4-1 and lift the Men’s U18 Asia Cup trophy.
Throughout the tournament, India showcased consistency, attacking quality and determination, culminating in a deserved championship triumph.
Finals Day Results
Bronze Medal Match
🇵🇰 Pakistan 3–0 Malaysia 🇲🇾
Gold Medal Match
🇮🇳 India 4–1 Japan 🇯🇵
Final Standings
🥇 India 🇮🇳
🥈 Japan 🇯🇵
🥉 Pakistan 🇵🇰
The Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 provided a platform for Asia’s emerging hockey talent and concluded with India lifting the trophy after an impressive campaign.
*This story was originally published on the Asian Hockey Federation website here.
