Australia whitewash India, wins Hockey series 5-0
However, despite the visitors’ determined efforts, Australia succeeded in preventing India from levelling the score, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory in the match.
However, despite the visitors’ determined efforts, Australia succeeded in preventing India from levelling the score, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory in the match.
The men-in-blue, after their humiliating 1-5 defeat on Saturday, did put up a better show but that was not enough to overtake speedy Australians.
Hockey Team Vice Captain Hardik Singh won the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 award .
The first quarter ended goalless in the first semifinal with both teams’ defenses playing a tight game.
The World No. 1 Netherlands Men's Hockey Team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League matches in India.
The shootout went all the way to sudden death before goalkeeper Mohith HS denied Pakistan captain Hannan to secure a medal for his team.
The 28-year-old has since played more than 250 matches for India and scored over 120 goals during her illustrious career.
While Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra, and Hockey Gujarat emerged victorious in their respective games of the men’s category.
A gold medal for the men’s hockey team not only ensured their smooth passage to the 2024 Paris Olympics, but also guaranteed India a century in the medals tally at the ongoing 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Craig Fulton-coached India had topped Pool A after winning all their group games. South Korea finished as Pool B runners-up to make the semis.