: Indian U-18 Hockey teams face ultimate Australian test

Indian U-18 men's and women's hockey teams are set to face Australia's Under-18 teams in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta SAI Central Centre in Bhopal. The series is a crucial preparatory assignment ahead of the Men's and Women's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan. The teams have undergone intensive training under former Indian captains Sardar Singh and Rani, bringing together India's best junior talents to prepare as a team for the challenging series and upcoming international tournament.