Overview
- Thibeau Stockbroekx scored in the 34th minute as Belgium edged India in Ipoh to claim their maiden Sultan Azlan Shah title.
- India, using a rotated senior squad that rested several established names, created few chances and failed to convert three penalty corners.
- Goalkeepers Mohith HS and Pawan Malik drew praise with multiple saves that kept the final within reach despite Belgium’s pressure.
- India had routed Canada 14–3 to top the pool and reach the final, with Jugraj Singh netting four goals in the round-robin finale.
- At the Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu, India crushed Oman 17–0 with hat-tricks from Arshdeep, Manmeet and Dilraj to lead Pool B before facing Switzerland next.