The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey team knocked it out of the park against Singapore; registering a commanding victory with 25-0 score in their final Pool A match for the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. India maintained a strong tactical and scoring efficiency throughout the match.
The victory let India finish the Pool A stage undefeated, showing their consistency and competitive edge. They secured the top spot in Pool A and are now crushing through to the semifinals, building serious momentum.
India showcased exceptional depth in attacking capability, with 10 players contributing to the scoresheet in a comprehensive 25–0 victory. The performance was spearheaded by Nousheen Naz, who delivered a standout seven-goal haul, while Geethasri Nammi earned ‘Player of the Match’ honours with five goals. Captain Sweety Kujur added four goals, reinforcing leadership impact and sustained scoring momentum across the squad.
Key Highlights:
- India U18 Women crush Singapore 25–0 to top Pool A unbeaten run
- Nousheen (7) and Geethasri (5) star in dominant team performance
- India win all Pool A matches, secure semifinal spot in Asia Cup 2026
India started strong and kept that high pace throughout. They scored from everywhere, thanks to Priyanka Minz's hat-trick and goals by Diya, Nancy Saroha, Shruti Kumari, Pushpa Manjhi, Rashmeen Kaur, and Sandeepa Kumari. This shows their entire team can score. They kept up this intense offensive play even in the second half without slowing down at all.
India carried forward strong execution into the third quarter, with Diya and Geethasri striking early to maintain momentum. Additional conversions from Nancy, Priyanka, Sweety, Nousheen, and Shruti reflected sustained offensive pressure and effective breakdown of Singapore’s defensive structure.
In the closing phase of play, India sustained strong offensive stance, registering ten more goals in the final quarter.
Sweety hit four goals, Geethasri scored five and Nousheen astounding netted seven, while Pushpa, Rashmeen, Sandeepa, and Priyanka added to the tally too. This showcases awesome squad execution and one of the most dominant U18 performances.
In Pool A, India dominated by beating Malaysia, Korea, and Singapore. They secured first place with nine points, showing great teamwork, discipline, and competitiveness. Their semifinal matchup depends on how Pool B plays out later today.
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