Junior Women’s Asia Cup: India reaches final as Supriya’s hat-trick seals 5-1 win over South Korea
The Indian women's junior hockey team secured a spot in the AHF Junior Asia Cup final after a 5-1 victory over South Korea. Supriya led the team with a hat-trick, ensuring India's progression to the summit clash.
Why it matters
This victory highlights the competitive strength of the Indian junior women's hockey program on the continental stage.
Drag-flick specialist Supriya put up a fine show as the Indian women’s team entered the final of the AHF Junior Asia Cup with a convincing 5-1 victory over South Korea in the first semifinal in Moqi on Saturday (September 12, 2026).
Supriya was the star of the show, completing a hat-trick through three clinical penalty-corner conversions, as the defending champions underlined their title credentials.
India will now face the winner of the second semifinal between hosts China and Japan in the summit clash.
Both teams began cautiously, with the intensity of the knockout encounter leading to a cagey opening phase.
India gradually settled into their rhythm and began creating openings, eventually breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute. A well-constructed attacking move saw Madhu Sidar provide the finishing touch to give India a 1-0 lead.
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