India’s junior men’s hockey team ended its pool campaign with a statement win: 15–0 against Chinese Taipei.
The remarkable part
India did not score in the opening quarter. Then the match completely changed. The defending champions piled on 15 goals across the remaining 45 minutes.
Anmol Ekka’s six-goal show
Captain Anmol Ekka scored six goals, all from penalty corners, leading an extraordinary attacking performance.
What the result means
India finished top of Pool A with 10 points from three wins and a draw, booking a place in the semi-finals. South Korea took the second semi-final spot from the group.
Why the scoreline matters
At junior level, one-sided scores can happen, but 15–0 in a continental tournament still sends a strong signal about attacking depth and penalty-corner efficiency.
Bottom line
India are now into the business end of the Junior Asia Cup with confidence high—and a six-goal captain suddenly at the centre of attention.
Source: Hockey India
