Ind vs Pak Hockey Final 2024: India wins 5th Title in Muscat

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India beat Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling final at the 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup, with Araijeet Singh Hundal scoring four goals to claim their fifth title in Muscat.

Ind vs Pak Hockey Final 2024

IND vs PAK Hockey Final 2024

The 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup concluded on Wednesday with India beating their arch-rival, Pakistan by a 5-3 score in the final at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, scoring 46 goals and conceding just 7. Araijeet Singh Hundal led the way, netting four goals in the final and finishing as India’s top scorer with 10 goals. This was India’s fifth title, making them the most successful team in the competition’s history and solidifying their dominance in junior hockey across Asia.

Top Moments from the Final
  • Early Lead by Pakistan: Pakistan started the game with an early goal, seizing an advantage and putting pressure on India.
  • Quick Response: India swiftly equalized, with Araijeet Singh Hundal scoring within a minute to level the score at 1-1.
  • India’s Ascendancy: India moved ahead to a 3-1 lead, showing their attacking prowess and strategic play.
  • Pakistan’s Fightback: Despite India’s lead, Pakistan responded with determination, levelling the game at 3-3 and setting up an intense finish.
  • Hundal’s Heroics: Araijeet Singh Hundal’s decisive play in the fourth quarter secured India’s victory with two more goals, sealing the score at 5-3.
Social Media Buzz

Several prominent figures and organizations took to social media to congratulate Team India on their remarkable victory at the 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup.

Here are some top tweets:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated the team post their victory on X (Formerly Twitter)
  • Hockey India also celebrated India’s triumph with this tweet
  • Here’s how the Hockey India League wished the Indian Men’s team after their historic title win

Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024

The 2024 Men’s Junior Asia Cup, the tenth edition of the under-21 field hockey championship of Asia organized by the Asian Hockey Federation, was held from November 26 to December 4 at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman. The competition featured 10 teams divided into two groups of five, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals.

India and Pakistan topped their respective groups and qualified directly to the semifinals, alongside Malaysia and Japan. The tournament featured 29 matches and saw a total of 203 goals scored, averaging 7 goals per match. The top six teams secured qualification for the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025, with India already qualified as the host of the tournament.

Tournament Highlights
Araijeet Singh Hundal’s four goals lead India to victory in the final
– Araijeet Singh Hundal’s four goals in the Final led India to their 5th title
  • Champion: India crowned 2024 winners after beating Pakistan in the Final.
  • Runner-up: Pakistan lost to India to finish in the second spot.
  • Third Place: Japan claimed the bronze medal after edging past Malaysia 2-1 in the third-place match.
  • Top Scorer: Pakistan’s Sufyan Khan led the tournament scoring chart with 12 goals.
  • Best Player: India’s Araijeet Singh Hundal was awarded the best player in the competition. He scored 10 goals throughout the tournament, including four in the final.
  • Best Young Player: Yamato Kawahara of Japan impressed with his standout contributions in the competition.
  • Best Goalkeeper: Malaysia Rafaizul Saini was announced as the best goalie of this edition of the Asia Cup.
  • Most Successful Team: India, with five titles (2004, 2008, 2015, 2023, and 2024) is the best team in Tournament’s History.

Qualification and Standings

The tournament was an Asian qualifier for the FIH 2025 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. Alongside India, six teams—Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand have secured their spots for the World Cup. Bangladesh, China, and Thailand will be making their debut in the World Cup next year.

Final standings

  • 1st place, gold: India
  • 2nd place, silver: Pakistan
  • 3rd place, bronze: Japan
  • 4th place: Malaysia
  • 5th place: Bangladesh
  • 6th place: China
  • 7th place: Thailand

Note: Teams ranked 2nd to 7th in the standings have qualified for the 2025 Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. India, as the host, is already qualified.

Also Read: Tamil Nadu likely to host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup.

India’s victory in this edition of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup reaffirms its dominance in the junior hockey circuit. Araijeet Singh Hundal delivered an outstanding performance, and the team’s collective effort decisively overcame Pakistan’s fierce challenge in the final. The championship win once again highlights India’s outstanding grassroots talent and skill in the sport.

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