India's Junior Men's Hockey Team defeated Pakistan 5-3 in the Men's Junior Asia Cup Final in Muscat, Oman, successfully defending their title. Araijeet Singh Hundal shone with four goals (4’, 18’, 47’, 54’), while Dilraj Singh added one (19’). Pakistan’s Shahid Hannan (3’) and Sufyan Khan (30’, 39’) kept the game competitive, but India dominated the final quarter to seal victory. India, now five-time champions, earned a cash reward from Hockey India for their stellar performance and title defense.