The Indian sub-junior men’s hockey team secured the gold medal at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1, ensuring their qualification for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup. The victory was particularly significant as it came against a long-standing rival. On the same day, India's sub-junior women’s team earned a silver medal at the championship, highlighting the strength of Indian hockey talent across various age groups (rediff.com).