India's goalkeeper Nidhi stole the limelight in the penalty shootout, making three sensational saves.
India won their fifth Men’s Junior Asia Cup title after beating Pakistan 5-3 in the final.
This was India's fifth title in the continental tournament, having previously won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023. The tournament was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
India vs South Korea Hockey Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy: India secured their fourth win at the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 after beating South Korea 3-1 on Thursday.
India scored four field goals and one penalty corner to enter the final on October 6 (Friday).
India's hockey teams put up a phenomenal show at the Tokyo Olympics with the men's team winning bronze and the women's team finishing fourth.
India won a medal in Men's hockey at the Olympics after 41 years.
Having "fed the 5,000" and fulfilled his duty of leading the India hockey team to Olympic qualification, Australian coach Michael Nobbs has set the target of a top-six finish in London.