MUSCAT: The Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 came to an end today with India claiming the gold medal with a 5-3 victory over Pakistan in the final at Muscat, Oman in Al Amerat Stadium in Muscat.

India, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh and China finished in the top 6 positions, with 6 qualification spots available from Asia for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, which for the very first time has been expanded to include 24 teams from around the world.

However, India as hosts of the upcoming Junior World Cup had already secured their spot in the event, which meant Thailand, who finished in 7th place at the Junior Asia Cup, also qualified for the next edition of the premier junior hockey event to be played in 2025. Bangladesh, China and Thailand will participate in their first ever FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup.