Sat Nov 30 23:46:42 UTC 2024: ## India Crushes Chinese Taipei 16-0 in Junior Asia Cup Hockey

**Muscat, December 1, 2024** – India stormed into the semi-finals of the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament with a dominant 16-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Saturday. The defending champions delivered a commanding performance, securing their place in the last four with a game to spare.

Dilraj Singh led the scoring with four goals, while Rosan Kujur and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha each contributed hat-tricks. India’s relentless attack overwhelmed the Chinese Taipei defense, which struggled to contain the wave of Indian assaults throughout the match. Yogember Rawat opened the scoring in the 7th minute, setting the stage for a commanding performance that saw India lead 5-0 at halftime. The third quarter saw eight more goals, solidifying India’s dominance.

With three consecutive wins, India tops Pool A with nine points, ahead of Japan. They will face Korea in their final group match on December 1st, before the semi-finals commence on December 3rd. This tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2025 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup, which India will host. The top six teams will qualify, but as hosts, India has already secured their spot. India’s victory further cements their status as the most successful team in Junior Asia Cup history, having won four titles previously.

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