Roundglass Hockey Academy storms into International Youth Hockey Cup final
Sydney, June 26
Roundglass Hockey Academy advanced to the final of the International Youth Hockey Cup 2026 in Sydney, Australia, following a sensational, high-scoring run through the tournament.
Led by coach Vikas Pal and Team Manager Sanjeev Kumar, the academy squad displayed spectacular tactical discipline and attacking prowess, putting together a string of five consecutive victories to maintain a perfect record against international oppositions.
The team opened their campaign with a dominant 8-0 win over the New South Wales Lions and carried that momentum forward into the next set of fixtures, securing a clinical 5-0 victory over Team Majulah Singapore and a hard-fought 5-2 win against the NSW Singhs.
Maintaining their relentless form, Roundglass Hockey Academy seamlessly dispatched Bobby Academy with a commanding 6-1 scoreline in their fourth match. They wrapped up their stellar group stage run with another dominant performance, defeating Shepparton Hockey Academy 7-1.
With this result, Roundglass Hockey Academy finished the group stage campaign undefeated, with NSW Singhs in second, setting up their grand final on Saturday in Sydney. NSW Singhs won three of their five matches, and drawing and losing a game each to finish with 10 points in second spot. Bobby Academy (9 points) finished third.
In total, the Roundglass Hockey Academy fired in 31 goals over their five matches while just conceding four, showcasing an incredible attacking prowess and defensive maturity.
The academy is now just one win away from adding another international crown to its enviable trophy cabinet, having already lifted the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Celebrations Hockey Tournament in Kenya earlier this year.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for Indian hockey! The Roundglass Academy is doing what our national team should be doing - dominating at youth level. Let's hope this translates to Olympic success in future.
Great performance from the Indian academy team. The defense has been particularly impressive - only 4 goals conceded in 5 matches. That's championship-winning form right there.
Proud moment for Punjab and India! The Roundglass Academy is setting new standards in youth hockey development. But we need more such academies across the country to build a strong pipeline for the national team. Arre, abhi toh bas shuruaat hai! 🙌
Impressive stuff from the Indian juniors. The scorelines show they're a class above the competition. Best of luck in the final! Australia will be watching closely.
While this is great, I hope the academy focuses on holistic development of these young players - education and life skills alongside hockey. We've seen too many talented youngsters fade away after early success. Still, congratulations to the team and coaching staff! 👏
Yeh toh kamaal ka performance hai! 31 goals and only 4 conceded - our boys are playing like champions. Would love to see more coverage of these grassroots
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