The Indian junior men's hockey team displayed courage and determination but ultimately fell short in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final, losing 1-2 to Australia at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Ian Grobbelaar emerged as the match winner for the Australians, scoring twice in the 13' and 59', while Anmol Ekka netted India's solitary goal in the 17'.​

India began their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign with a hard fought 3-2 victory over defending champions Great Britain at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 11, 2025. Captain Rohit emerged as the match winner with a crucial brace, while Ravneet Singh opened the scoring for the junior Indian team.​

The Hockey India League is back on its glorious comeback path once again with the highly awaited mini auctions to be held on September 24 in New Delhi, another turning point in the league's glorious comeback since it started again after a seven year hiatus.

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