New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team started their marketing campaign on the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Salalah, Oman in an thrilling method, successful two video games in a row. After registering a stellar 18-0 victory over Chinese Taipei of their first Pool A match, India picked up a comeback 3-1 win over Japan on Thursday with Araijeet Singh Hundal (36′), Sharda Nand Tiwari (39′) and Uttam Singh (56′) scoring a purpose every.
Now, on Saturday, India Junior Men’s Hockey Team will face off in opposition to their arch-rivals Pakistan in a bid to proceed their successful streak within the group stage.
Speaking forward of the encounter, Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team Captain Uttam Singh mentioned, “We have started the tournament on a strong note and we will look to continue with the same mentality against Pakistan. Our first two wins have given us the confidence we needed to go through the tournament. Pakistan have a strong team as well and it will be a close contest.”Pakistan, in the meantime, have additionally begun the event on a promising be aware successful their first encounter in opposition to Chinese Taipei 15-1, after which defeating Thailand 9-0 of their second recreation to stay unbeaten to date within the event.
“We have a good defensive unit but Pakistan also have good attackers among their ranks. But we have faced similar challenges over the past and we are confident we will be able to restrict them from scoring goals,” Uttam Singh mentioned.
The two groups final confronted off within the 2015 Men’s Junior Asia Cup Final, which India received 6-2. Since 2011, the India Junior Men’s Hockey Team and the Pakistan Junior Men’s Hockey Team have met seven instances, with India successful 5 instances, Pakistan successful as soon as, and one match ending in a tie.
Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team Head Coach CR Kumar mentioned, “Playing against Pakistan is always a challenge. But we have trained well and if we focus on what we have been learning over the past few months, we will be able to get a good result out of this game. We have to keep our calm and play to our strengths.”The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will play Pakistan on May 27 earlier than taking up Thailand of their final Pool recreation on May 28. (ANI)