Under P.V. Sindhu’s leadership and with seasoned players like Ashwini Ponnappa in the women’s team, India, with an average age of 22.6-years-old, claimed their first BATC title since the tournament’s inception in 2016.
Under the guidance of head coach Pullela Gopichand and with an average squad age of 22.6 years, this is their first title since the tournament began in 2016.
The team, with an average squad age of 22.6 years old, created history by reaching the final, edging out Japan 3-2 in an intense semi-final match at the Setia City Convention Centre today.
National junior hockey coach calls for increased funding and joint efforts between Youth and Sports Ministry and Housing and Local Government Ministry to utilise underused facilities and nurture future athletes for the 2027 SEA Games
