India women's national under-18 field hockey team

The India women's national under-18 field hockey team represents India at international field hockey youth tournaments, governed by Hockey India. They won the inaugural U18 Asia Cup in 2000.

History India U18 girls team made its first international debut at the inaugural U18 Asia Cup in 2000, held at Kowloon. They won the tournament, beating Japan by 3–1 in the final. India lost the semi-final clash against eventual champions South Korea in the 2009 Asia Cup and finished 4th."Newsletter" (PDF), Nehru Hockey Tournament Society, accessed 22 May 2026. In the 2011 Asia Cup, India topped the group stage, winning all the matches, before narrowly going down to Japan in the semi-final. They won bronze in that tournament after beating Korea by 2–0."2011 U-18 Asia Cup", Japan Hockey Association, accessed 22 May 2026. In the 2016 Asia Cup, India missed the final spot in the penalty shoot-out loss to Japan in the semi final. They finished with the bronze medal after a 3–0 win over Korea.

India competed in the 2026 Asia Cup, where they lost to China in the penalties in the clash for final spot. They added another bronze to their cabinet after winning Korea.

Tournament record Summer Youth Olympics Year HostRound Position Pld W D L GF GA 2010 Singapore, Singapore Did not qualify

U18 Asia Cup Year HostRound Position Pld W D L GF GA 2000 Kowloon, Hong Kong Final210143 2009 Shanghai, ChinaSemi final4th5212335 2011 Bangkok, ThailandSemi final3rd6501387 2016Semi final3rd5410144 2026 Kakamigahara, JapanSemi final3rd5410354 Total 1 Title 23 16 3 4 124 23

Junior Asia Cup (2000–2016) historyYearRoundScoreResult2001– 1–2 LossFinal 3–1 Win2009Group 20–0 Win 2–2 Draw 10–0 WinSemi final v Loss3/4 1–3 Loss2011Group stage 4–2 Win 4–1 Win 13–0 Win 12–0 WinSemi final 4–3 Loss3/4 2–0 Win2016Group stage 4–0 Win 3–2 Win 1–3 WinSemi final 1–1 (p.s.o 2–4) Draw 3/4 3–0 Win

Honours Major tournaments U18 Asia Cup: Champions: 2000 Bronze medal: 2011, 2016, 2026

Current squad The following Indian team named for the 2026 U18 Asia Cup, held at Kakamigahara, from 29 May to 6 June 2026

Head coach: Rani Rampal

Players, caps and goals updated as of 6 June 2026.

Coaching staff

PositionNameHead coach Rani RampalCoach Prabal PandayStrength and Conditioning Coach Manish SaiPhysiotherapist Priya Jaiswal Video Analyst Abhijeet HazaryMasseuse Jagroshni

Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2026

All times are local (UTC+5:30).

Head-to-head record

Won more matches than lostAll matches drawnWon equal matches to lostLost more matches than won

Overall record

Record last updated as of the following match:

India vs at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium, Kakamigahara in the 2026 U18 Asia Cup, 6 June 2026

OpponentGPWDLGFGAWin %Last meeting422011850%2026110040100%2016511391120%2016540111180%20261100120100%2011330093100%20261100250100%20262200330100%20111100100100%2009 Total 23 16 3 4 124 23 69.57% 2026

See also

Field hockey in India India national para hockey team

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