Dilpreet's four-goal show headlines India's 13-1 rout of Indonesia at Asian Games
Defending champions India began their Asian Games men's hockey campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Indonesia 13-1 in their opening Pool A match. Dilpreet Singh led the rout with four goals, while Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh scored twice each. India will next face Sri Lanka on Tuesday as they begin their title defence.
Kakamigahara City, September 20: India's women's hockey team kicked off their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a resounding victory over Uzbekistan, securing a 19-0 win in their Pool B opener at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. Star performer Deepika shone in the match, netting an impressive eight goals, while Ishika contributed three, and Lalthantluangi, Neha, Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana each scored one.
This performance marked Savita Punia's 320th senior international cap, putting her on par with Vandana Katariya as the joint-most capped Indian women's hockey player. Baljeet Kaur also reached a milestone, completing her 50th senior international cap. The Indian team will face Indonesia in their next match on Monday.
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