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India scored four goals in the final quarter, including three penalty corners and one penalty stroke, ending a nine-year wait for a Junior World Cup podium finish.
- On Wednesday in Chennai, the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team rallied from 0-2 to beat the Argentina Men’s Junior Hockey Team 4-2, scoring four goals in eleven minutes to claim bronze at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup.
- Facing the threat of a third straight fourth-place finish, India head coach PR Sreejesh warned returning empty-handed would be `painful` after the semifinal thrashing by Germany.
- Using set-piece variations, India converted three Penalty Corners and one Penalty Stroke, with Anmol Ekka’s setups aiding Ankit Pal and Manmeet Singh, and Sharda Nand Tiwari scoring the decisive stroke.
- The victory delivered India’s first-ever bronze at the tournament and Hockey India immediately rewarded the medal-winning squad with INR 5 lakh for each player and INR 2.5 lakh for support staff.
- India captain Rohit said the comeback mentality boosts the junior squad’s confidence and prepares them for future World Cups and Olympics, following their bronze win.
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India Script Sensational 4-2 Comeback Against Argentina; Secure Bronze Medal at FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025
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Triumphant Comeback: India Secures Bronze at Junior Hockey World Cup | Sports-Games
The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team made history by clinching the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai. In a thrilling match, the hosts overcame Argentina with a 4-2 victory, scoring all four goals in an eleven-minute period, marking a sensational comeback.
The unflinching 15 minutes: How India staged a historic comeback to win bronze
Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: India’s 4–2 comeback against Argentina secured a significant bronze and highlighted the group’s depth, resolve and improving game awareness. The win offers reassurance about the junior team’s development and the promise they carry as they progress toward senior hockey.
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