India produced a courageous performance, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Argentina 4-2 and secure the bronze medal in the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup on Wednesday.

India, who claimed the title in 2016 in Lucknow, missed out on a podium finish in the last two tournaments, ending fourth in Bhubaneswar in 2021 and again two years later in Kuala Lumpur.

India staged a remarkable comeback with Ankit Pal (49th minute), Manmeet Singh (52nd minute), and Anmol Ekka (58th minute) converting penalty corners, while Sharda Nand Tiwari scored from a penalty stroke in the 57th minute.

Argentina dominated the first two quarters, with goals from Nicolas Rodriguez (3rd minute) and Santiago Fernandez (44th minute).

Argentina controlled possession in the first quarter, causing India to struggle to

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