Muscat (Oman): The Indian hockey junior team is all set to square off against arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2024. The tournament will be played in Muscat, Oman and India are on a unbeaten run in the competition. Considering India’s performance over the past week, they will be the favourites to lift the silverware but Pakistan will be aiming to give a tough fight in the fixture.
Dilraj Singh (10th minute), Rohit (45th) and Sharda Nand Tiwari (52nd) scored against Malaysia in the second semifinal of the tournament to book a spot in the final. On the other hand, Pakistan defeated Japan 4-2 in the semifinal and got an entry into the final. The Junior Asia Cup also serves as the Asian qualifier for the Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup with six highest-ranked teams qualifying for the tournament.
In the previous edition, both the opponents met each other in the final. India will have a chance to secure a hattrick of tournament victories.
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