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Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: Deepika hits five as India beat Thailand 13-0 | Hockey News

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: Deepika hits five as India beat Thailand 13-0 | Hockey News

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This was always going to be the match where the floodgates opened for India as the Salima Tete-led side was playing Thailand, the lowest-ranked team at the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir. India had never lost to Thailand and the latter had already been handed a 15-0 thrashing by a second-string Chinese side earlier this week. Hence, there were few surprises as Deepika led the way with five goals, while three players scored twice each as India produced a relentless performance to win 13-0 on Thursday. With the obvious caveat that India had their easiest match on paper, it was still an attacking display that pleased head coach Harendra Singh. He has been stressing on a few aspects over the past couple of weeks – first touch inside the circle, creating 1v1 situations across the field, and penalty corner conversion – and they clicked into place. She came, She saw, She conquered#BiharWACTRajgir2024 #IndiaKaGame #HockeyIndia #WomensAsianChampionsTrophy #THAvIND…@CMO_Odisha@IndiaSports@Media_SAI@sports_odisha@FIH_Hockey@Limca_Official@CocaCola@asia_hockey@BSSABihar pic.twitter.com/neE2MsvaCB — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 14, 2024 “I especially liked the connection between the defenders and attacking …

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita Kumari shines as India find their groove in second half for 4-0 win against Malaysia | Hockey News

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: Sangita Kumari shines as India find their groove in second half for 4-0 win against Malaysia | Hockey News

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In a battle between the second-highest-ranked team of the tournament and the second-lowest, the result was hardly in any doubt. But Salima Tete-led India took their time in their opener at the Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, Bihar before eventually prevail 4-0 over Malaysia, thanks to a solid second-half showing. Coming into the tournament, head coach Harendra Singh had stressed on the need to improve the fitness and endurance levels of the team while also being smarter in front of goal. But the first half was frustrating for the hosts in that regard, just managing one goal that came courtesy Sangita Kumari in the 8th minute. However, when the match ended, the young forward from Simdega had scored another, and there were reasons to smile. Two goals in two minutes at the end of the third quarter for Preeti Dubey and Udita ensured there wasn’t an upset on the cards. And Sangita applied the finishing touch in the 55th minute. While Harendra has made it clear he wants his team to be set up with …

India vs China Live Score, Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Hockey Final: Harmanpreet Singh’s seek back-to-back titles | Hockey News

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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Mentor figure Raj Kumar Pal combines with Uttam Singh for fine team goal, India beat Korea to reach final Uttam Singh in action against Korea. (Hockey India) Raj Kumar Pal started playing hockey at the Karampur village stadium in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, after seeing his two elder brothers play the sport. As he started rising through the ranks, Raj Kumar turned out to be a brotherly figure to Uttam Singh at that very stadium. It made for a lovely moment on Monday at Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir on Monday, as the two were part of India’s well-worked opening goal in the semifinal of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy. As Uttam tapped in to complete a flowing passing move, it was Raj Kumar who was the first to rush to the former Under-21 captain and embrace him. (Read more) Source link

Hockey, Asian Champions Trophy: India, Pakistan roll back the years with a fun, chaotic contest | Hockey News

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To a casual hockey watcher, Saturday’s Asian Champions Trophy group-stage finale between India and Pakistan would have seemed like a battle of equals. And therein lies the story. For Pakistan, in an abysmal state of despair after missing the last three Olympics, the 1-2 loss would feel like a moral victory. For India, flying high after a bronze at the last two Games, a slight indictment before the tournament’s business end. “We are not happy,” was midfielder Nilakanta Sharma’s assessment of India’s below-par performance during the post-match interview. Goal number 2️⃣ for India as @13harmanpreet scores again 💪 🔥#SonySportsNetwork #INDvsPAK #ACT2024 #HockeyIndia | @TheHockeyIndia @asia_hockey @FIH_Hockey pic.twitter.com/7Zr2HoJi8g — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 14, 2024 His teammates were baited by Pakistan, who drew them into individual battles and dragged them to their level, knowing it was the only way to take home a point, if not all three. The Indians fell for it. Craig Fulton would not have liked how his team lost control but, unwittingly, it meant India and Pakistan rolled back the years. …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Harmanpreet’s brace helps India beat gritty Korea in first proper test of tournament | Hockey News

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In a tournament where they have been dominant from the beginning, the Indian men’s hockey team made it four wins out of four after overcoming Korea’s challenge in Moqi, China on Thursday with second goalkeeper Suraj Karkera being named Player of the Match. It was a decision that highlighted two aspects of the match. That the rampant Indian forward line-up, that had been banging in goals for fun in the previous matches, was kept relatively quiet. And also that the relatively untested defensive unit had to be on its toes to keep India’s perfect run intact. Ultimately, 3-1 represented a relatively convincing win for Craig Fulton’s side as they reached the semifinals along with Pakistan. Harmanpreet Singh (9th and 43rd minutes) scored twice after Araijeet Singh Hundal (8’) had given the defending champions an early lead. For Korea, the tournament’s leading goalscorer Yang Jihun made it 1-2 at the stroke of half-time. He strikes 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 🔥 Araijeet Singh Hundal keeps his scoring streak alive, pushing India ahead of South Korea 🇮🇳💪#SonySportsNetwork #ACT2024 #HockeyIndia | @thehockeyindia …

Asian Champions Trophy hockey: India toy with Malaysia in 8-1 thrashing for third straight win; Raj Kumar Pal scores three goals | Hockey News

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By the time it ended, India were playing for fun. Harmanpreet Singh, usually the last man standing in Indian defence, was suddenly in the attacking third, gliding past Malaysian players with slick stick-work and having a go at the goal. It was one of those rare matches in which the India captain did not have to worry about protecting a lead in the dying minutes. His team had an extra-large lead – 8-1. And Harmanpreet tried something he never does – scoring a field goal. He couldn’t. But the way India were toying with Malaysia in their Asian Champions Trophy hockey encounter demonstrated the team’s superiority yet again. What a treat for hockey fans! With 9 goals scored and with more than 20 incredible saves, this match had it all for lovers of fast-paced, Aggressive hockey🌟 Which moment had you on the edge of your seat? Share your favorite highlight in the comments below! 👇#ACT2024 #MASVSIND… pic.twitter.com/UP6VfFievF — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 11, 2024 Three matches, three wins, 16 goals scored and just two conceded. …