In Hockey, India registered its third consecutive victory at the ongoing Men’s Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Japan 4-1 in Jalandhar, Punjab, last evening.
India produced an impressive performance, with Abhishek Nain emerging as the star of the match. He scored two field goals and was adjudged Player of the Match. Vishnukant Singh scored one goal, while captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner to score his fifth goal of the tournament. For Japan, Shota Yamada scored the lone goal through a penalty stroke. With this victory, India maintained its winning run in the tournament, having won all three matches so far.
Today is a rest day. Tomorrow, November 1, India will take on Malaysia, South Korea will face Bangladesh, and China will look to open its account against Japan.
