U18 Asia Cup 2026: Nousheen Naz & Geethasri Nammi Power Indian Women’s Hockey Team To 25-0 Win Over Singapore, Top Pool A
· Free Press Journal
New Delhi: The Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team produced a sensational attacking display to thrash Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Tuesday. The emphatic victory ensured India finished the pool stage with an all-win record and topped Pool A on their way to the semifinals.
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A LANDMARK VICTORY⚡
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 3, 2026
In one of the biggest wins at the U-18 level, Indian Women's Team thumps Singapore 25-0 to top Pool A unbeaten on their way to the semis of the U18 Asia Cup 2026.
Three matches. Three wins. Semifinals next. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame… pic.twitter.com/Igtq4OcDKx
Moments of the Match
— Asian Hockey Federation (@asia_hockey) June 3, 2026
Relive the best moments from the thrilling encounter between India and Singapore at the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026.
From spectacular goals to outstanding teamwork, the match showcased skill, determination, and the spirit of hockey at its finest. pic.twitter.com/P1L6oNYyiB
India's attacking depth was on full display as 10 different players registered their names on the scoresheet, led by Nousheen Naz, who struck seven goals (8', 13', 17', 18', 40', 52', 58'). Geethasri Nammi, who was named ‘Player of the Match’ hit five goals (13', 28', 47', 48', 60'), while captain Sweety Kujur contributed four (2', 24', 38', 45').
Priyanka Minz also scored a hat-trick (22', 37', 53'), with Diya (27'), Nancy Saroha (36'), Shruti Kumari (40'), Pushpa Manjhi (47'), Rashmeen Kaur (47') and Sandeepa Kumari (51') completing the rout.
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— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 3, 2026
Five goals, countless attacking threats, and a `Player of the Match’ performance from Nammi Geethasri as India defeated Singapore 25-0 in the U18 Asia Cup 2026. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #U18AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/FKJgwruGJ9
India made their intentions clear from the outset, with captain Sweety opening the scoring in just the second minute. Nousheen doubled the lead in the eighth minute before Geethasri and Nousheen struck again in the 13th minute to put India firmly in control.
The Indian team continued to dominate proceedings in the second quarter as Nousheen added two more goals in quick succession before Priyanka and Sweety extended India's lead further heading into half-time.
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) June 3, 2026
Relive the best moments from the Indian Women’s U18 Team’s landmark 25-0 victory over Singapore at the U18 Asia Cup 2026. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #U18AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/FwXrD7w4zi
The goal-fest continued after the break.
Diya and Geethasri struck early in the third quarter, while Nancy, Priyanka, Sweety, Nousheen and Shruti all breached the Singapore post as India tore apart the opposition’s defence.
India maintained the intensity in the final quarter, adding ten more goals. Sweety completed her four-goal haul, Geethasri scored three more goals to finish with five and Nousheen rounded off a remarkable seven-goal performance.
Hockey India Names 20-Member Squad For FIH Women’s Nations Cup In New ZealandPushpa, Rashmeen, Sandeepa and Priyanka also put their names on the scoresheet as India completed one of the most dominant performances at the U18 level.
Having secured victories over Malaysia, Korea and Singapore, India finished atop Pool A with a perfect record and nine points. Their semifinal opponents will be known once the Pool B fixtures are completed later today.