The Indian hockey team opened their title defence at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Chinese Taipei 18-0 on 24 May 2023 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah, Oman.
Defending champions India made a resounding start to their Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey campaign with a crushing 18-0 win over minnows Chinese Taipei at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah, Oman.
The Indian team displayed complete control over the match, effortlessly dismantling the Chinese Taipei defense and scoring goals at will.
Araijeet Singh Hundal was the standout performer, scoring four goals, including a hat-trick, in the 19th, 19th, 30th, and 59th minutes.