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India junior men clinch record sixth Asia Cup title with 4-1 win over South Korea
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 07:52 PM
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The Indian junior men's side defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to secure a sixth Asia Cup crown.
India's junior men's team captured a record sixth Asia Cup title after beating South Korea 4-1 in the championship final. The decisive victory underscored the side's superiority throughout the tournament and added another trophy to India's growing tally in the competition.
The triumph arrived on the back of recent success for the Indian women's junior squad, highlighting a wave of achievement across the nation's youth programs.
Scoring four goals, the Indian side dominated the match from start to finish, establishing a comfortable lead that South Korea could not overturn. The win not only set a new benchmark for the junior team but also signals a promising pipeline of talent for the senior national side.
Coaches and officials praised the players' discipline and tactical execution, noting that the performance bodes well for upcoming international fixtures.
The victory will be celebrated by fans and stakeholders as a testament to India's continued investment in developing young athletes.
The triumph arrived on the back of recent success for the Indian women's junior squad, highlighting a wave of achievement across the nation's youth programs.
Scoring four goals, the Indian side dominated the match from start to finish, establishing a comfortable lead that South Korea could not overturn. The win not only set a new benchmark for the junior team but also signals a promising pipeline of talent for the senior national side.
Coaches and officials praised the players' discipline and tactical execution, noting that the performance bodes well for upcoming international fixtures.
The victory will be celebrated by fans and stakeholders as a testament to India's continued investment in developing young athletes.