India’s makeshift men’s senior hockey team opened their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 win against Korea at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday. Mohammed Raheel (15’) scored the only goal of the game, helping the Indian team get over the line. India began the game in promising fashion, stringing together neat passes and dominating possession in the opening exchanges. After a spell of early pressure, Sukhjeet Singh came close to opening the scoring, striking the post from close range. India eventually made their positive start count when Raheel (15’) finished off a well-worked team move, giving his side a 1-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. With Korea trying to play catch up in the second quarter, they managed to manufacture a couple of chances on the counter attack. However, goalkeeper Mohith HS denied them the equaliser with a sharp save, ensuring that India kept their noses in front after a commanding first half display. In search of a second goal, India came flying off …