India women crush Singapore 25-0, top Pool A at U18 Hockey Asia Cup
Synopsis
India's U18 women didn't just beat Singapore — they put up a 25-0 scoreline that rewrites what dominance looks like at the Asia Cup. With Nousheen Naz scoring seven, Geethasri Nammi five and skipper Sweety Kujur four, 10 different players found the net. India top Pool A unbeaten and are now a semifinal away from a continental final.
Key Takeaways
India beat Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A game of the Hockey U18 Women's Asia Cup on 3 June at Kakamigahara, Japan .
Nousheen Naz scored seven goals ; Geethasri Nammi netted five and was named ‘Player of the Match'.
Captain Sweety Kujur scored four and Priyanka Minz notched a hat-trick.
10 different players scored as India topped Pool A with nine points from wins over Malaysia, Korea and Singapore.
India advance to the semifinal unbeaten; opponent to be decided after Pool B concludes.
The India women's hockey team stormed into the semifinals of the Hockey U18 Women's Asia Cup 2025 with a record-shattering 25-0 demolition of Singapore in their final Pool A fixture at Kakamigahara, Japan on 3 June. The lopsided result sealed top spot in Pool A with an unbeaten record and nine points, capping wins over Malaysia, Korea and Singapore.
Goal blitz across all four quarters
India's attacking firepower was on full display as 10 different players found the net. Nousheen Naz led the charge with a remarkable seven-goal haul (8', 13', 17', 18', 40', 52', 58'), while Geethasri Nammi, named ‘Player of the Match', struck five (13', 28', 47', 48', 60').
Captain Sweety Kujur contributed four (2', 24', 38', 45') and Priyanka Minz completed a hat-trick (22', 37', 53'). Diya, Nancy Saroha, Shruti Kumari, Pushpa Manjhi, Rashmeen Kaur and Sandeepa Kumari rounded out the scoring.
How the rout unfolded
India set the tone inside two minutes through Sweety, before Nousheen and Geethasri stretched the lead in a frantic opening quarter. The second period saw Nousheen score twice in quick succession, with Priyanka and Sweety extending dominance before the break.
The post-halftime phase brought no respite for Singapore. Diya and Geethasri struck early in the third quarter, followed by Nancy, Priyanka, Sweety, Nousheen and Shruti as the Singapore defence collapsed. The final quarter alone produced 10 more goals, one of the most one-sided displays seen at U18 level in the continental tournament.
What it means for India's campaign
The unbeaten Pool A run cements India as one of the favourites at the tournament, with the team's forward line clicking ahead of the knockouts. Their semifinal opponent will be confirmed after the Pool B fixtures conclude later in the day.
Road ahead
A spot in the final — and a likely route to the FIH Hockey U18 Women's Junior World Cup qualification pathway — now rests on the semifinal. India will look to channel the momentum from Kakamigahara into a deeper run.
Point of View
But it also raises a familiar question — how much does pool-stage mismatching tell us about India's true semifinal readiness? The encouraging signal is the scoring depth: 10 names on the sheet and a captain leading from the front suggests a team not reliant on one star. The real test arrives in the semifinal, where Korea, Japan or China-level resistance will reveal whether this is genuine attacking fluency or simply a weaker opponent's collapse.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the India vs Singapore U18 Asia Cup match?
India defeated Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A fixture of the Hockey U18 Women's Asia Cup on 3 June at Kakamigahara, Japan. The result sealed India's top spot in Pool A with an unbeaten record.
Who scored the most goals for India against Singapore?
Nousheen Naz scored seven goals for India, while Geethasri Nammi added five and was named ‘Player of the Match'. Captain Sweety Kujur scored four and Priyanka Minz notched a hat-trick.
How did India qualify for the semifinals of the U18 Asia Cup?
India topped Pool A with nine points from three wins, having beaten Malaysia, Korea and Singapore. The unbeaten run guaranteed first place in the pool and a direct semifinal berth.
Who will India play in the U18 Asia Cup semifinal?
India's semifinal opponent will be determined after the Pool B fixtures conclude later in the day. The match-up will be confirmed based on the second-place finisher from Pool B.
