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"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

The rape allegation against defender Varun Kumar is a distraction for the men's hockey team and his absence from the FIH Pro League will be treated as an injury setback, India chief coach Craig Fulton said on Friday. Varun, an Arjuna award recipient, withdrew himself from the tournament after being accused of rape. He is exploring legal options to tackle the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him. India are scheduled to take on Spain in the tournament-opener on Saturday.

"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

The rape allegation against defender Varun Kumar is a distraction for the men's hockey team and his absence from the FIH Pro League will be treated as an injury setback, India chief coach Craig Fulton said on Friday. Varun, an Arjuna award recipient, withdrew himself from the tournament after being accused of rape. He is exploring legal options to tackle the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him. India are scheduled to take on Spain in the tournament-opener on Saturday.

Accused Of Rape, Varun Kumar Withdraws From FIH Pro League, Takes Urgent Leave To Fight Legal Battle

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him. The 28-year-old has been granted "urgent leave" from national duty by Hockey India after he stated that the incident has taken a toll on his "physical and mental health". Varun has been booked by the Bengaluru Police after a woman accused the defender of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

Indian Women Lose 1-3 Against Netherlands In FIH Pro League Hockey

Indian women's hockey team's penalty corner woes continued as it fell to its second consecutive defeat at the FIH Pro League, losing 1-3 to the Netherlands in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Navneet Kaur was on the lone goal-scorer for India, who were guilty of squandering as many as six penalty corners. Yibbi Jansen (3rd, 34th minute) and Fay van der Elst (21st) etched their name on the scoresheet for the Netherlands. India had lost to China on Saturday. India's goalkeeper Savita Punia was called to action right from the get-go, saving successive shots at her goal. Soon after, the Netherlands were awarded a penalty corner and this season's leading goalscorer, Jansen, powered a shot down the middle of the goal to give the Netherlands an early lead.

India Outplay Kenya 9-4 At FIH Hockey5s Men's World Cup

Uttam Singh slammed a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team secured a convincing 9-4 victory against Kenya in the 5th-8th place classification match of the FIH Hockey5s men's World Cup on Tuesday. Uttam (5th, 25th, 26th minutes) netted thrice while Manjeet (6th), Pawan Rajbhar (10th), Mandeep Mor (15th), Mohammed Raheel (17th, 25th), and Gurjot Singh (28th)were the other scorers for India. For Kenya, Moses Ademba (12th, 14th, 27th) and captain Ivan Ludiali (24th) were the goalscorers. Right from the start, India took control of the game, challenging Kenya's goalkeeper multiple times in the initial minutes.

Hockey5s World Cup: India Women Beat Namibia 7-2, Enter Quarter-Finals

The Indian women's team stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup after thrashing Namibia 7-2 in Muscat on Thursday. It was Indian team's third win in a row in Pool C. The team will now take on New Zealand, the second placed team in Pool D, for a place in the semifinals on Friday. The Indians had earlier defeated Poland 5-4 before getting the better of USA 7-3 in their next match. The Indians had Namibia on the backfoot within no time, scoring two goals into the game through vice-captain Mahima Choudhary (3rd minute).

Deepika Soreng, Mumtaz Khan Shine As India Beat Poland 5-4 In FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup

Deepika Soreng and Mumtaz Khan scored a brace each as the Indian women's hockey team eked out a narrow 5-4 win over Poland in its opening Pool C match of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Mumtaz (4th, 23th minutes) and Deepika (6th, 29th) struck twice, while Mariana Kujur (23rd) was the other goal scorer for India. Poland's goals were scored by Julia Kucharska (8th), captain Marlena Rybacha (10th), Paula Slawinska (27th) and Monika Polewczak (29th).

Deepika Soreng, Mumtaz Khan Shine As India Beat Poland 5-4 In FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup

Deepika Soreng and Mumtaz Khan scored a brace each as the Indian women's hockey team eked out a narrow 5-4 win over Poland in its opening Pool C match of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Mumtaz (4th, 23th minutes) and Deepika (6th, 29th) struck twice, while Mariana Kujur (23rd) was the other goal scorer for India. Poland's goals were scored by Julia Kucharska (8th), captain Marlena Rybacha (10th), Paula Slawinska (27th) and Monika Polewczak (29th).

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"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

"Challenging": India Hockey Coach Craig Fulton On Rape Allegations vs Varun Kumar

Accused Of Rape, Varun Kumar Withdraws From FIH Pro League, Takes Urgent Leave To Fight Legal Battle

Indian Women Lose 1-3 Against Netherlands In FIH Pro League Hockey

India Outplay Kenya 9-4 At FIH Hockey5s Men's World Cup

Hockey5s World Cup: India Women Beat Namibia 7-2, Enter Quarter-Finals

Deepika Soreng, Mumtaz Khan Shine As India Beat Poland 5-4 In FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup

Deepika Soreng, Mumtaz Khan Shine As India Beat Poland 5-4 In FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup