Hockey Junior World Cup: India hold nerve in shootout thriller, knock Belgium out in quarterfinals
India’s junior men’s hockey team triumphed over Belgium in a dramatic quarterfinal clash, securing a 4-3 shootout victory after a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Princedeep Singh was a standout, making crucial saves and earning Player of the Match. Sharda Nand Tiwari and Ankit Pal were instrumental in the shootout win. India now faces Germany in the semifinals.