Indian Hockey Team Thrashes Bangladesh 13-0 in Asian Champions Trophy Opener
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
The Indian men's hockey team defeated Bangladesh 13-0 in their opening match of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring, followed by Mandeep Singh. The match saw a lively crowd, including the families of Indian players, with Harmanpreet Singh's father, Sarabjit Singh, watching his son play live for the first time. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inaugurated the tournament and attended the match. India's vice-captain Hardik Singh's family was also present, with his uncle, Punjab Police Superintendent Varidnerpreet Singh Rai, overseeing security.
Why it matters
This victory marks a strong start for India in the Asian Champions Trophy, boosting team morale and delighting local fans and players' families. The tournament's presence in Jalandhar brings international hockey to Punjab, engaging a passionate local audience.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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