India retain Women’s Asia Cup: Women’s Asia Cup: India became the champion again

India won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey title for the second time in a row by defeating three-time champions China 3-2 (1-1) in a penalty shootout here today. Goalkeeper Nidhi played an important role in India’s victory, who saved three goals. Earlier, the score line was tied at 1-1 during four quarters of play. China’s captain Jinzhuang Tan scored in the 30th minute and India’s Sivach Kanika scored in the second half (41st minute) to draw the score line. Sakshi Rana, Ishika and Sunelita Topo scored goals for India during the shootout. Mumtaz Khan and Kanika Siwach missed out on scoring. -News-Patiala