Bangladesh suffered another humiliating 1-13 goals defeat against holders India to concede 2nd consecutive defeat in the Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat, Oman Sunday night.
Bangladesh made a frustrating start in the five team Pool A with a humiliating 0-19 goals defeat against China in their first appearance in the continental meet on Saturday, which also a qualifying tournament for 2025 Women's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup.
In the day's match, defending champions India smartly began their title defence with a 13-1 win over Bangladesh at the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 featuring two hattricks by Muntaz Khan and Deepika Kumari.
Captain Arpita Pal scored the only goal for newcomers Bangladesh.
In the day's match, holders India dominated the first quarter by 3-1 goals, leading the 2nd quarter by -5-1 goals and scored eight more goals in the last two quarters.
Bangladesh, which was placed in five-team Pool A of the meet with India, China, Malaysia and Thailand, will play Thailand on Tuesday and Malaysia on Wednesday in remaining pool matches.
Bangladesh Women's (Under 21) Hockey team qualified for the first-ever Asia Cup Hockey as they finished runners-up AHF Cup Tournament held in Singapore last June.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Men's Junior Hockey team qualified for the Junior World Cup Hockey to be held in India in December next year as they finished 5th in the just concluded 10-team Junior Asia Cup Hockey also in Oman. —UNB
