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India U18 women’s hockey team delivered a record-breaking 25-0 win over Singapore in the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. India dominated Pool A with a perfect record, scoring through 10 players. Nousheen Naz netted seven goals, Geethasri Nammi five, and captain Sweety Kujur four. The team topped the group and advanced to the semifinals.

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.

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.

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.