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A disappointing result for the India national football team in an international friendly

Tajikistan national football team defeated India 3–1

🇮🇳 INTO THE FINAL! 🇮🇳

What a comeback from the Indian U18 Men’s Hockey Team!

Trailing 2-3 against Pakistan heading into the final quarter, the young Indians produced a sensational fightback to win 5-3 and book their place in the U18 Men’s Asia Cup 2026 Final. 💙🏑

⭐ Ashish Tani Purti was unstoppable, scoring FOUR goals, including a stunning hat-trick in the final quarter to turn the match on its head.

From two goals down to a place in the final, this was a performance full of courage, character and belief.

🏆 Final: India 🇮🇳 vs Japan 🇯🇵
📅 June 6
⏰ 3:30 PM IST

One more step to glory. Let’s bring the trophy home! 💪🇮🇳

💔 So close, yet so far.

The Indian U-18 Women’s Hockey Team fought with tremendous spirit and resilience but fell 1-3 in a shootout against China after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the semi-final of the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026.

⚽ Goals:
🇮🇳 Nousheen Naz (3’)
🇮🇳 Kiran Ekka (54’)

The young Indian side showed character, came from behind, and pushed China all the way before the match was decided in the shootout.

Heads held high, girls. One more match remains. 🇮🇳🏑

➡️ India will now play for the Bronze Medal on June 6.

🇮🇳 INTO THE FINAL! 🏆

A hard-fought battle in Margao ends with India securing a 1-0 victory over Bhutan to book their place in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Final. 💙

⚽ Sanfida Nongrum (58’) scored the decisive goal as the Blue Tigresses overcame a disciplined Bhutan side and moved one step closer to continental glory.

Next up: 🇮🇳 India 🆚 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
📅 June 6 | 🏟️ SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Final

🏑 SEMIFINALS, HERE WE COME! 🇮🇳

A dominant performance from the Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team as they crush Chinese Taipei 13-1 in their final Pool A match of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026.

⭐ Hat-trick hero: Ashish Tani Purti
⚡ Doubles from Gazee Khan, Siddharth Ben and Rahul Yadav
✅ 3 wins from 4 matches
✅ 9 points
✅ Through to the semifinals

India’s young guns put on an attacking masterclass in Kakamigahara and now move one step closer to continental glory. 💙🤍

🇮🇳🏑 SEMIFINALS BOUND IN STYLE!

What a statement from the Indian U18 Women’s Hockey Team! 💙

The young Tigresses demolished Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the U18 Asia Cup 2026, finishing the group stage with a perfect record of 3 wins from 3 matches. 💪

Nousheen Naz starred with an incredible 7 goals
Geethasri Nammi netted 5 goals and was named Player of the Match
Captain Sweety Kujur led from the front with 4 goals

Malaysia ✅
Korea ✅
Singapore ✅

Pool A toppers. Nine points. Semifinals next. 👊🇮🇳

🇮🇳🏑 INDIA BOUNCE BACK IN STYLE! 💪

The Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a commanding performance to defeat Korea 4-1 in the Men’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan.

Captain Ketan Kushwaha led from the front with a brilliant brace, while Varinder Singh and Shahrukh Ali also found the scoresheet as India secured an important victory in Pool A.

With this win, India move level on six points with Japan and Korea, keeping their semi-final hopes firmly on track. 👏🇮🇳

⚽ Goals:
Ketan Kushwaha (3’, 36’)
Varinder Singh (5’)
Shahrukh Ali (54’)

📸 Photo Courtesy: Asian Hockey Federation

The May 2026 edition of PixelSports is out now.

Featuring East Bengal’s glory, exclusive interviews, Down Memory Lane, and more stories from Indian sports.

Back-to-back champions! 🏆🏆🔥

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the Indian Premier League 2026 champions after defeating Gujarat Titans in the final. ❤️🖤

After lifting the trophy last season, RCB have successfully defended their crown and completed a remarkable title-winning run. A dream period for the franchise and its passionate fans as they celebrate consecutive IPL triumphs. 💪

The dream run continues for the India women’s national football team in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 ⚽🇮🇳

The Blue Tigresses delivered another impressive performance, defeating the Bangladesh women’s national football team 3–0 to continue their strong campaign.