India defeated Pakistan 3-1 to win the Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 men's title in Muscat, completing an unbeaten campaign. The women's team claimed silver after losing to China, while both Indian teams secured qualification for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
India settled for the runners-up trophy after losing 4-2 to China in the Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship final in Muscat. Earlier, the team crushed Kazakhstan 8-1 in the semi-final and also secured qualification for the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.
