Hockey

Abhishek scored two goals as Indian men's hockey team beat defending champions Japan 4-2 in the Asian Games.

The 16 men’s and women’s teams from around the world will all be vying to become the first ever Hockey5s World Champions when the World Cup gets underway from 24-31 January 2024 in Muscat, Oman.

Hina Bano, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, and Mumtaz Khan netted a goal each for India, while Le Huray Martha found the net twice and Alexander Beth scored the other for the Englishwomen in the entertaining 3-3 draw.

India will square off against the hosts Germany on August 19 and then England two days later. The top two teams will clash in the final on August 22.

While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team's attacks.

With three wins and a draw from their four matches so far, India have collected 10 points to occupy the top spot.

Before the start of the encounter, Pakistan skipper Umar Bhutta was felicitated by Hockey India for featuring in his 200th international match.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring in the game from a penalty corner in the 12th minute, but Jasper Brinkman levelled for the Dutch after 40 minutes of play to salvage a point against the men in blue.

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