Kakamigahara (Japan): The Indian team began its campaign at the U18 Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2026 on a positive note, registering a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Malaysia in their opening Pool A encounter on Saturday. Nousheen Naz Stars with Match-Winning Brace Fifteen-year-old forward Nousheen Naz emerged as the star of the match, scoring both goals.
