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India Wins 2024 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup, Defeating China in Penalty Shootout.

Sports | Dated: 27 Dec 2024

India claimed the 2024 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup (8th edition) title by defeating China in a penalty shootout during the final, securing their second consecutive victory. The tournament, held from December 7 to 15, 2024, took place at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious event, organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), is held every four years.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Indian team, led by captain Jyoti Singh and vice-captain Sakshi Rana, emerged victorious in the final.
  • - The win also served as a qualifier for the 2025 FIH Women's Hockey Junior World Cup in Chile, with the top five teams securing their spots.
  • - India finished in first place, followed by China in second, South Korea in third, Japan in fourth, and Malaysia in fifth. Deepika Sehrawat from India was the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India clinched their maiden Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup title in 2023 by defeating the Republic of Korea in the final.
  • (ii) The India women's national under-21 field hockey team competes in various women's under-21 field hockey tournaments, including the Junior World Cup and Junior Asia Cup, representing India at the international level.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently won the 2024 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup?

Correct Answer: India

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About China

  • Capital: Beijing
  • President: Xi Jinping