Mumbai, December 4: The Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team is set to face their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men's Junior Asia Cup final on Wednesday. Ahead of this much-anticipated clash, veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, and Olympian Gagan Narang extended their best wishes to the Indian Colts on Wednesday, encouraging them to bring the trophy back home, according to a release from Hockey India. India vs Pakistan in Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 Final! PR Sreejesh’s Side Beats Malaysia 3–1 To Set Up Summit Clash Against Archrivals.
Olympic Gold Medallist, Abhinav Bindra in his message praised the young guns for their win against Malaysia and wished them for the finals against Pakistan. In a video message, Harbhajan Singh said wished Team India for their upcoming final match of the tournament.
Abhinav Bindra and Harbhajan Singh Wish India Junior Hockey Team
Our Junior men's team is winning hearts and minds all over. 💙
Here's a big shoutout to our Olympic Gold Medalist, Abhinav Bindra and 'Turbanator' Ex-Indian Player & Cricket Legend Harbhajan Singh who both have a very special message for the team before the Final, tonight.… pic.twitter.com/zAmfGVYf7A
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 4, 2024
Gagan Narang Wishes India Junior Hockey Team
Let’s cheer our Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team who will take on arch rivals Pakistan tonight in the final of Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup. The Indian team coached by my dear friend @imprsreejesh @TheHockeyIndia they are just one step away from creating history to become the only…
— Gagan Narang (@gaGunNarang) December 4, 2024
The Indian team has displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, winning all five of their games. Their victories include an impressive 11-0 win over Thailand, a hard-fought 3-2 win against Japan, a dominant 16-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei, and an 8-1 victory against Korea in the group stage. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Pays Floral Tribute to Hockey Legend Dhyan Chand on Death Anniversary.
In the semifinals, India secured a strong 3-1 win over Malaysia, advancing to the final. As the defending champions, India will aim to retain their title by overcoming their long-standing rivals, Pakistan, in this high-stakes final.
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