Indian Women's Junior Hockey Team Dominates Namibia

The Indian women's junior hockey team commenced its campaign at the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in Santiago with a resounding 13-0 victory over Namibia on December 2, 2025. This commanding win propelled India to the top of the pool standings. Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach were standout performers, each scoring hat-tricks during the match.

Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team Advances to Quarterfinals

In related news, the Indian junior men's hockey team has secured its spot in the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup. The team achieved this by defeating Switzerland with a convincing 5-0 scoreline. Manmeet Singh, who celebrated his birthday, scored twice, contributing significantly to the team's unbeaten run in the pool stage.

Archery Premier League Recognized at India Sports Awards 2025

Off the field, the Archery Premier League (APL) was honored with the 'Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year' award at the India Sports Awards 2025. The awards ceremony was held during FICCI TURF 2025, the 15th Global Sports Summit in New Delhi. This recognition highlights a successful debut year for the league.

India Qualifies for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026

In football, the Indian men's U17 team has successfully qualified for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup, which is slated to be held in Saudi Arabia. This achievement comes after India stunned Iran during the qualification rounds. However, earlier in their qualification campaign, India was held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine.