Indian U18 Hockey Teams Receive Grand Welcome at Delhi Airport After Asia Cup Glory
NEW DELHI — The Indian Men’s and Women’s U18 hockey teams arrived to a thunderous and warm welcome at the Delhi airport following their spectacular performances at the U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan. The Indian junior men’s team clinched the continental championship title on Saturday after a dominant 4-1 victory over tournament hosts Japan in the final, powered by a spectacular hat-trick from top-scorer Ashish Tani Purti. Simultaneously, the Indian junior women’s team capped off a memorable campaign by securing the bronze medal, delivering a commanding 3-0 shutout victory against South Korea in their third-place playoff match. Enthusiastic fans, family members, and sports officials gathered at the terminal to greet the young athletes with garlands, sweets, and celebratory cheers as they returned home with their medals.
