Australia's Hurdles Continue in FIH Junior World Cup

Australia faced another disappointment in the FIH Junior World Cup, losing 1–3 to England. Once champions, Australia has struggled since their 1997 victory. Other matches saw Malaysia, Japan, and Ireland secure wins, with standout performances from Bangladesh's Amirul Islam in their victory over Korea.

Former champions Australia faced another setback in the FIH Junior World Cup, succumbing to a 1-3 defeat against England in the 9th to 12th classification match on Saturday.

The team's dream of reclaiming the title, which they last won in 1997, remains elusive despite Australia's status as a hockey powerhouse. Kaden Draysey's early penalty corner set the tone for England, followed by field goals from Michael Royden and Ted Graves.

Elsewhere, Malaysia triumphed over Switzerland 7-3, and Japan bested Chile 3-1. Ireland outplayed South Africa 4-2, positioning them to face England next. In Madurai, Bangladesh saw a stellar performance from Amirul Islam, leading to a 5-3 victory over Korea.

(With inputs from agencies.)