RAS question
India's Junior Men's Hockey Team clinched which medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia?
Correct answer: (B) Silver Medal.
India's Junior Men's Hockey Team won the silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
Explanation
India's Junior Men's Hockey Team finished with the silver medal at the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup. Hockey India says the side had a strong and consistent run in October, with wins over Great Britain, New Zealand and Malaysia, plus a 3-3 draw against Pakistan, before reaching the final. In the title clash, India conceded a late goal and lost 1-2 to Australia, so it settled for silver rather than gold. This was India's fifth silver medal at the tournament, and the team was coached by PR Sreejesh. That combination of a final appearance and a narrow defeat is why Silver Medal is the only correct option.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Gold Medal is wrong because India lost the title clash 1-2 to Australia and therefore did not finish as champion.
- (C) Bronze Medal is wrong for this tournament because Hockey India identifies India's Sultan of Johor Cup result as silver; the bronze mentioned for 2025 was at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, not the Sultan of Johor Cup.
- (D) No medal is wrong because India reached the final and settled for the silver medal after the defeat to Australia.
Concept
This tests sports current affairs, especially India's performance in international hockey tournaments. RAS often repeats such medal-based questions because they are concise factual markers from recent national sporting achievements.