Moqi, China, September 12, 2026: India produced another commanding performance at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, defeating South Korea 5-1 in the semifinal to secure a place in the tournament final.
The Indian junior women’s hockey team maintained its impressive run in the competition and will now face hosts China in the title clash.
Supriya Leads India’s Scoring Charge
India dominated the semifinal, with Supriya emerging as the star of the match after completing a memorable hat-trick.
Madhu Sidar and Sukhveer Kaur also got their names on the scoresheet as India established a comfortable advantage over South Korea.
South Korea managed to score once through Yuri Jeong, but India remained firmly in control and completed a convincing 5-1 victory.
Another Big Win After Pakistan Rout
India’s semifinal success follows an extraordinary 19-0 quarterfinal victory over Pakistan, underlining the team’s attacking strength and depth in the tournament.
The Indian side had also topped its group, competing alongside Japan, Malaysia and South Korea. Its consistent performances throughout the competition have placed the team within touching distance of another continental title.
Eyeing a Third Consecutive Title
India will now meet China in the final, with the tournament hosts standing between the Indian team and another championship.
India is chasing a third consecutive Women’s Junior Asia Cup title, having previously won the competition in 2023 and 2024.
A victory over China would allow India to extend its recent dominance in the junior continental tournament and add another major achievement to its record.
Confidence High Ahead of Final
The emphatic victories over Pakistan and South Korea have given India significant momentum heading into the title decider. The team’s ability to score freely while maintaining control against strong opponents will be a major source of confidence.
With Supriya in outstanding scoring form and contributions coming from across the squad, India will look to carry the same intensity into the final against China.
The stage is now set for a high-profile title clash in Moqi, where India will aim to complete its campaign with another Women’s Junior Asia Cup crown.
