Deepika Scores Nine Goals in India’s 20-1 Win Over Thailand
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Deepika netted nine goals, all from penalty corners, to lead India to a dominant 20-1 victory over Thailand in their Pool B match at the 2026 Asian Games. The match, held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Wednesday, marked India's third consecutive win in the tournament. Navneet Kaur contributed four goals, while Rutuja Pisal added a hat-trick to the tally. India currently leads the Pool B standings and is scheduled to face Japan on Friday. The team is aiming for its first Asian Games gold medal since 1982.
Why it matters
This commanding performance strengthens India's position for the knockout stages as they seek to improve on their bronze-medal finish from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Read the original report — Times of India
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