Pakistan clinch Junior Asia Cup bronze

Rana’s brace leads 4-2 comeback win over Malaysia after a two-goal deficit

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan’s junior hockey team staged a superb comeback to beat Malaysia 4-2 in the bronze-medal match of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, securing third place and the bronze medal.

Malaysia made an aggressive start, taking a 2-0 lead through a field goal by Adam Johari in the 11th minute and a penalty-corner goal by Fahmi Suzaimi in the 13th minute. 

Pakistan, however, responded with an excellent strategy and strong performance to turn the match around.

Rana Abdul Sami was the star for Pakistan, scoring field goals in the 34th and 47th minutes to level the score at 2-2. Muhammad Shahier then converted a penalty corner in the 52nd minute to put Pakistan 3-2 ahead. In the 56th minute, Waleed Rana scored from a penalty stroke to seal Pakistan’s 4-2 victory.

Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the national junior team and officials on the victory and their bronze-medal achievement.