Hockey

The Indian women's hockey team lost to Great Britain 0-2 in the opening game of the 5-match Test series.

India, who have been unimpressive so far, need to pull off a victory against Malaysia to ensure their place in the final match of the tournament.

Razie Rahim restored the Malaysian lead with his second penalty corner conversion in the 11th minute, followed by another penalty corner striker from Haziq Samsul in the 14th minute.

Harmanpreet equalised through a PC after Japan took a surprise lead, which followed Sardar's deft flick in the third quarter that proved to be the winner in the end.

Mandeep Singh's lone field goal was enough for Waveriders to seal third position. The Waveriders had lost the semi-final 1-3 to Jaypee Punjab Warriors in Ranchi on Saturday.

The jury is out on the suggestion. While most involved with the game don't mind seeing it happen, they don't feel there is immediate requirement or urgency for this.

It was Ranchi Rays fourth consecutive win on home ground the Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.

Pakistan's retired hockey international Rehan Butt, who was appointed coach of the national team taking part in the 12th South Asian Games, has turned out as a player in the team's first two matches, including Monday's game against India.

A lacklustre India suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated group match of men's hockey event at the 12th South Asian Games on Monday.

The bronze medal in the recently-held Hockey World League Final, notwithstanding, India dropped a place to the seventh position in the latest International Hockey Federation for men.

Raghunath and Talwinder scored apiece as India upset Great Britain to enter last-four stage of the Hockey World League Final.

An inconsistent India lost 1-3 to Netherlands to slump to their second defeat in the ongoing Hockey World League (HWL) Final and finish at the bottom of Pool B.

Oltmans, chief coach of the Indian team, said the hosts were completely outplayed by a better Argentina team on the field today at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium.

The squad announced during the on-going national camp here will be led by experienced campaigner Ritu Rani. Deepika has been named vice-captain of the team.

In a big victory for Gurbaj Singh, the Hockey India on Saturday lifted the 9-month ban imposed on the star midfielder for groupism and creating disharmony within the team.

The Indian Men's Junior Team, who entered the tournament as two-time defending champions, started their campaign with a 5-1 win over arch-rivals Pakistan.