Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026: Pakistan defeats Malaysia to secure bronze medal

Pakistan defeated Malaysia 3-0 in the bronze medal match of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026, securing third place in the tournament with a convincing victory.

The Pakistani team delivered an impressive performance, with Uzair Ahmad Qureshi, Asam Haider, and Adeel each scoring a goal to seal the win for their side.

Pakistan reached the bronze medal match after suffering a 5-3 defeat against India in the semi-final. Malaysia, meanwhile, lost heavily to Japan by 8-1 in the other semi-final, setting up the third-place playoff between the two teams.

The victory allowed Pakistan to finish the tournament on a high note and claim the bronze medal after narrowly missing out on a place in the final.

Notably, Pakistan had won the silver medal in the previous edition of the tournament after reaching the final, where it faced Japan and suffered a 3-0 defeat.

The Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 is being held in Kakamigahara, Japan, and began on May 29, 2026. The tournament concludes today with the gold medal match between India and Japan.

Pakistan’s performance throughout the competition highlighted the potential of its young players and provided an encouraging sign for the future of the country’s hockey program.