{
  "id": 1042931,
  "title": "Harmanpreet Singh's brace powers India to 3-1 win over Wales in World Cup opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/harmanpreet-singhs-brace-powers-india-to-3-1-win-over-wales-in-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T13:23:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/harmanpreet-singhs-brace-powers-india-to-3-1-win-over-wales-in-fih-world-cup-opener/articleshow/133263446.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "India secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in their opening match of the FIH Hockey World Cup at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. Captain Harmanpreet Singh played a pivotal role in the win, scoring a brace with goals in the 11th and 43rd minutes, while Sanjay opened the scoring in the 8th minute. India's dominance was evident as they made their penalty corners count, with Sanjay and Harmanpreet converting set-pieces to extend their lead. Despite Wales scoring a late goal in the 56th minute, India maintained control and held on to secure their first win of the tournament.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'No Easy Opponents': Harmanpreet Singh Urges India To Stay Calm, Disciplined Ahead Of Hockey World Cup Battles Against Pakistan, England & Wales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/no-easy-opponents-harmanpreet-singh-urges-india-to-stay-calm",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:22:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}