India’s sub-junior women’s team returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship, beating Uzbekistan 10-0. The one-sided result came after India’s earlier defeat to China and marked a strong response from the young side.
Fifteen-year-old Nousheen Naz was again at the center of the attack, scoring a hat-trick in the big victory. Her latest three-goal performance underlined her growing influence in the tournament and gave India a major lift as they looked to recover momentum.
The scoreline reflected India’s control throughout the match, with the team dominating play and converting its chances against Uzbekistan. A 10-goal outing also highlighted the attacking depth in the squad beyond Nousheen’s contribution.
For India, the result offered an ideal bounce back after the setback against China. With Nousheen Naz continuing her scoring run, the sub-junior side showed it can quickly regroup and produce a statement performance on the continental stage.
