India dominates in Junior Asia Cup hockey and prepares for Women's Asia Cup semifinal

India is seeing significant success in various sporting events during the 2026 Asia Cup cycles. In junior field hockey, the Indian men's team secured a place in the semifinals after a dominant 15-0 victory over Chinese Taipei and a 7-3 win against South Korea. Captain Anmol Ekka was a standout performer, scoring multiple goals. The Indian junior women's team also advanced to the semifinals following a massive 19-0 quarterfinal win over Pakistan, after previously finishing top of their elite pool with a goalless draw against China.

In women's cricket, the Indian national team is preparing for a Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Bangladesh in Dubai. Opener Shafali Verma expressed confidence in the squad's readiness and ability to adapt to the spin-friendly conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

In scientific news, the Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion has successfully prepared plasma in its Tokamak, ‘Pragya’, reaching temperatures of 20 million degrees Celsius. This experiment marks a significant step in India's private sector involvement in nuclear fusion research.