That is the primary match of the Indian hockey group after successful bronze within the Paris Olympics. (File Picture)Picture Credit score: PTI

The Indian hockey group, which took the sphere for the primary time after successful the historic bronze medal within the Paris Olympics 2024, carried out brilliantly. Group India, which gained the bronze medal by defeating Spain within the match held in Paris precisely a month in the past, made an excellent begin within the Asian Champions Trophy. The Indian group, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, defeated host China 3-0 in its very first match and made a profitable begin to the marketing campaign to win the title of this match for the fifth time.

This match began on Sunday, 8 September in Hulun Bir, China, through which 6 groups together with India are taking part. Pakistan can also be included on this. This match is being performed on a spherical robin foundation. Meaning each group will play one match in opposition to the opposite groups. Group India gained the title of this match final 12 months and now it has made a robust begin to defend its title.

Many of the gamers in coach Craig Fulton’s group have been the identical ones who gained the bronze medal in Paris, so a robust efficiency was anticipated from them right here as effectively. Nonetheless, the group was on the sphere for the primary time after the retirement of veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, so there was a variety of eye on Krishna Bahadur Pathak who changed him to see if he would be capable to carry out in addition to Sreejesh. Pathak, who has been part of the group for a very long time, didn’t disappoint and confirmed that he’s now able to turn out to be Group India’s number-1 goalkeeper.

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