Sultan Johor Cup Hockey: India win Gold for 3rd time

Indian Junior Men Hockey Team emerged champions in the 10th Sultan of Johor Cup U-21 International Hockey Tournament, edging out Australia 6-5 in the nail-biting final, via shoot-out, at Johor Bahru in Malaysia today. India won the shoot-out 5-4 after play in the regulation time ended in 1-1 draw.

Odisha forward Sudeep Chirmako was the main architect of the Indian victory, scoring the lone goal for his team in the regulation time and the match-winner in the shoot-out. Among other Indian scorers in the shoot-out, captain Uttam Singh sounded the board twice, while Vishnukant Singh and Ankit Pai hit the target once each.



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