Fighting spirit behind India hockey team’s resurgence: Hardik
A regular feature in the team since the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, Hardik added that his uncle, former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, had played a key role in his career.
A regular feature in the team since the 2018 World Cup in Bhubaneswar, Hardik added that his uncle, former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, had played a key role in his career.
India took an early lead thanks to a penalty stroke from Harmanpreet Singh in the fifth minute.
Indian hockey team on Thursday questioned the decisions of umpires for the heartbreaking defeat against the Netherlands in the quarter final of the men's hockey World Cup.
Harmanpreet stepped forward to coolly slot the ball past van Doren as the crowd erupted in a frenzy of wild celebration.
Hosts India, which began their journey in the Men's World Hockey World Cup by thrashing South Africa 5-0 at the Kalinga Stadium here, on Wednesday said they will try to give minimum chances to World number-3 Belgium in the next match.
India dominated the second period as well, finding space in the opposition's half and creating chances for themselves.
India beat Canada 5-2 in their last Pool B match as Sanjay (4', 17'), Shivam Anand (7'), Sudeep Chirmako (10') and Rahul Kumar Rajbhar (17') scored the goals.
The Defending Champions will take on hosts Oman in their opening match on 18 October and play arch-rivals and previous edition's runners-up Pakistan in their second round robin match on 20 October.
Earlier in the tournament, India Colts had won 2-1 against Malaysia and 7-1 against New Zealand.
The team led by Captain Mandeep Mor and Vice Captain Shilanand Lakra will aim for a podium finish at the prestigious event in Johor Bahru.
