Published on Aug 15:
Amstelveen, Netherlands: Indian Men’s Team made a confident start to their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign, with a 3-1 in against Wales in their opening Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium on Saturday.
India’s goals came from Sanjay (8’) and captain Harmanpreet Singh (11’, 43’), with the skipper converting two penalty corners to underline his importance from set pieces. Sanjay too scored off a penalty corner. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh (56’), but India’s defensive unit held firm in the closing stages to secure all three points.
India will next face England in their second Pool D match on 17 August 2026 at the same venue.
PHOTO COURTESY: Hockey India