India's U18 Women's Team Secures Semifinal Spot with Dominant 25-0 Victory Over Singapore

India's U18 women's hockey team showcased an extraordinary performance by defeating Singapore 25-0 in the Women's U18 Asia Cup. With ten players contributing to the score, including Nousheen Naz's remarkable seven goals, the team finished the pool stage undefeated. This victory not only secured their place in the semifinals but also highlighted their dominance throughout the tournament. The team will learn their semifinal opponents after the conclusion of Pool B matches. Read on to discover more about this historic win and the players' outstanding contributions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2026, 13:37 IST

India's Impressive Win in Women's U18 Asia Cup

In a stunning display of skill, India triumphed over Singapore with a score of 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the Women's U18 Asia Cup, securing a place in the semifinals. This victory marked India's perfect record in the pool stage, allowing them to top Pool A. A total of ten players contributed to the scoreline, with Nousheen Naz leading the charge by netting seven goals (8', 13', 17', 18', 40', 52', and 58'). Geethasri Nammi, named 'Player of the Match', added five goals (13', 28', 47', 48', 60'), while captain Sweety Kujur scored four times (2', 24', 38', 45'). Priyanka Minz also shone with a hat-trick (22', 37', 53'), complemented by goals from Diya (27'), Nancy Saroha (36'), Shruti Kumari (40'), Pushpa Manjhi (47'), Rashmeen Kaur (47'), and Sandeepa Kumari (51%).

Strong Start by India

India's captain, Sweety, set the tone early by scoring in the second minute, signaling their aggressive intent. Nousheen quickly followed up with a goal in the eighth minute, and by the 13th minute, both Geethasri and Nousheen had found the net again, establishing India's dominance. As the second quarter progressed, Nousheen added two more goals, while Priyanka and Sweety extended the lead before halftime, showcasing India's control over the match.

Continued Dominance in the Second Half

In the third quarter, Diya and Geethasri scored early, further dismantling Singapore's defense. The Indian team continued to apply pressure, with Nancy, Priyanka, Sweety, Nousheen, and Shruti all scoring. The final quarter saw India netting eight additional goals, with Sweety finishing with four, Geethasri reaching five, and Nousheen achieving an impressive seven goals. This match highlighted one of the most remarkable performances at the U18 level, with contributions from Pushpa, Rashmeen, Sandeepa, and Priyanka. With nine points and a flawless record, India topped Pool A after victories against Malaysia, Korea, and Singapore. The identity of their semifinal opponents will be determined after the conclusion of the Pool B matches later today.