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Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh Scores Brace As India Beat Korea 3-1
Defending Champions India remained unbeaten in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy as they registered their fourth consecutive victory with a 3-1 win against Korea here at the Moqi Hockey Training Base on Thursday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (9', 43') scored a brace in India's win while Araijeet Singh Hundal (8') gave an early lead in the team's win. Having already booked a place in the semifinals, India looked to continue their winning ways against Korea in their penultimate league-stage match.
India vs South Korea, Men's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 Highlights: India Beat Korea 3-1 To Reach Semi-Finals
India vs Korea Hockey Highlights: Defending champions India defeated Korea 3-1 to register their fourth consecutive win at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Thursday. Paris Olympics bronze medallist India had already defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0 before thrashing last year's runner-up Malaysia 8-1. Araijeet Singh Hundal (8th minute) and skipper Harmanpreet Singh (9th, 43th) were the goal getters for India against the Koreans. Korea's lone goal came from the stick of Jihun Yang in the 30th minute from a penalty corner. India will now play Pakistan in their final group match on Saturday.
PR Sreejesh Thanks PM Narendra Modi For Heartfelt Letter Following International Hockey Retirement
Former Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the immense sacrifices made by his family to enable his on-field exploits. Recently, Sreejesh received a heartfelt letter from PM Modi congratulating him on his bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics and his retirement from international hockey. In his letter, Prime Minister Modi praised Sreejesh for his "monumental contributions" to Indian hockey and his "quick reflexes, sharp instincts, and calm confidence under pressure." The PM also expressed his confidence in Sreejesh's ability to succeed as the Head Coach of the Junior Men's team. PM Modi added, "I also send my wishes to your family for the immense sacrifices they made off the field to enable your on-field exploits. It was a pleasant experience meeting them along with you a few days ago."
India vs Korea LIVE Streaming Hockey Match: When And Where To Watch
India vs Korea LIVE Telecast: Having already sealed their place in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 semi-finals, the Indian men's hockey team now eye a 100 per cent win record in the group stage. The Olympics 2024 bronze medalists have their next challenge in the form of one-time champion Korea Republic, who are second in the table. If India win, they will be guaranteed top spot in the league, heading into the semis. India head into the contest after their biggest win yet, as they thrashed Malaysia 8-1, led by a hattrick from young midfielder Raj Kumar Pal.
India vs South Korea, Men's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024 LIVE: India Concede In Q2, Lead South Korea 2-1 At Half-Time
India vs Korea Hockey LIVE: India lead Korea 2-1 at half-time in their Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match. Araijeet opened the scoring seven minutes into the first quarter, before Harmanpreet converted a penalty corner two minutes later. For Korea, Ji-Hyun Yang converted a penalty corner to pull one back at he stroke of half-time. India are hoping to seal the top spot in the group. They come into this fixture off the back of their biggest win, an 8-1 hammering of Malaysia, where young midfielder Raj Kumar Pal bagged a brilliant hattrick. Meanwhile, Korea are also unbeaten in the tournament so far.
Hockey: India Hammer Malaysia 8-1 To Enter ACT Semifinals
Defending champions India qualified for the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third successive preliminary round win in Hulunbuir on Wednesday. Raj Kumar Pal (3rd, 25th and 33rd minute), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6th and 39th minute), Jugraj Singh (7th minute), Harmanpreet Singh (22nd minute), and Uttam Singh (40th minute) sounded the board for India. For Malaysia, Akhimullah Anuar (34th minute) managed the solitary strike. India are currently on top of the standings with nine points from three wins.
As PR Sreejesh Retires, PM Narendra Modi Shares Heartwarming Farewell Letter
Retired Indian hockey star P R Sreejesh has shared a letter that he received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently in which the leader has lauded the former goalkeeper for his service to the game and expressed confidence in his ability to be "impactful" as the new national junior coach. Sreejesh called time on his illustrious 15-year career after India's bronze-winning Paris Olympic campaign, which was the his and the team's second successive Games medal after the bronze in Tokyo.