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Why in the news?
In Hockey, India won the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 championship in Muscat, Oman. In the title clash, the Indian team defeated China 3-2 in a penalty shootout to successfully defend its title.
Key Takeaways:
📍Indian goalkeeper Nidhi made three crucial saves during the penalty shootout, while Sakshi Rana, Ishika and Sunelita Toppo scored for India in the shootout.
📍Earlier, Jinzhuang Tan scored the opening goal for China with Kanika Siwach equalised in the third quarter for India. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the title clash went to a shootout.
📍Hockey India has announced a reward of 2 lakh rupees for each player and 1 lakh rupees to each support staff for their efforts and spectacular win.
📍India's Deepika Sehrawat, with 12 goals ranked the top scorer of the tournament. India won their maiden Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup title last year by defeating the Republic of Korea.
📍This tournament served as a qualifier for the FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 in Chile. The top five teams, including India, secured spots in the prestigious event. Deepika Sehrawat was the tournament’s leading scorer, netting 12 goals throughout the competition.

IN SHORT:
In Hockey, India won the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 championship.
Runner Up: China
Venue: Muscat, Oman
This tournament served as a qualifier for the FIH Women’s Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 in Chile.
India won their maiden Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup title last year by defeating the Republic of Korea.

Useful information for all competitive exams:
About 2024 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup:
Host country: Oman
City: Muscat
Dates: 7–15 December
Teams: 10
Venue(s): Hockey Oman Stadium
Champions:  India (2nd title)
Runner-up: China
Third place: South Korea