The Indian junior men’s hockey team lost to Australia 1-2 in the final of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Saturday.
A thrilling contest saw Ian Grobbelaar score a brace (13’, 59’) to power Australia past India for the first time in the tournament’s final.
Meanwhile, Anmol Ekka (17’) netted India’s only goal.
India had their chances, including back-to-back six penalty corners in the last two minutes of the match, but the Australians defended well to become champions.
As it happened:
