New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team started its title defense with a 3-0 win over hosts China. Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday in Hulunbuir.
The goal came from Sukhjit Singh, Uttam Singh Abhishek led India to victory while China failed to score.
Team India enters the tournament with strong momentum after winning a second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympics. The team appeared to be more aggressive, seizing opportunities and showing strong defense.
In the 14th minute, Sukhjit scored the first goal, giving the Indian team an early lead.
Uttam Singh extended the advantage in the 27th minute and India led 2-0 before half-time.
Shortly after the break, Abhishek scored a reverse goal in the 32nd minute to expand the lead, helping India win 3-0.
India will take on Japan in their next table tennis match on Monday. Last year, India won the title at home, becoming the only team in the history of the tournament to have won four titles.
In other matches of this tournament, the Malaysian team tied with the Pakistan team 2-2, and the two sides played very fiercely.
At the same time, the Japanese team tied with the South Korean team at 5-5, which was thrilling.
The goal came from Sukhjit Singh, Uttam Singh Abhishek led India to victory while China failed to score.
Team India enters the tournament with strong momentum after winning a second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympics. The team appeared to be more aggressive, seizing opportunities and showing strong defense.
In the 14th minute, Sukhjit scored the first goal, giving the Indian team an early lead.
Uttam Singh extended the advantage in the 27th minute and India led 2-0 before half-time.
Shortly after the break, Abhishek scored a reverse goal in the 32nd minute to expand the lead, helping India win 3-0.
India will take on Japan in their next table tennis match on Monday. Last year, India won the title at home, becoming the only team in the history of the tournament to have won four titles.
In other matches of this tournament, the Malaysian team tied with the Pakistan team 2-2, and the two sides played very fiercely.
At the same time, the Japanese team tied with the South Korean team at 5-5, which was thrilling.
