Bangladesh men’s U-18 hockey team kicked off their Asia Cup campaign with a strong 3-0 victory over Hong Kong, China in their opening match held in Dazhou, China on Thursday. After a goalless first quarter, Din Islam scored twice in the second quarter – first with a field goal in the 20th minute and then from a penalty corner in the 26th minute. Amith Hasan sealed the win with a penalty corner goal in the 43rd minute.
Bangladesh is in Pool A alongside Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong in the 11-team Men’s Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s women’s team, placed in Pool A with Japan, Uzbekistan, and Hong Kong, will begin their campaign against strong favourites Japan on Friday. The top two teams from each group will advance to the next round, with the finalists competing for the championship.
