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India beat New Zealand 3-2 to open hockey campaign positively in Olympics

09:52 AM Jul 24, 2021 | PTI |

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The Indian men’s hockey team overcame some anxious closing moments before defeating New Zealand 3-2 in an intense Pool A match to open their Olympic campaign on a positive note in Tokyo on July 23.

Harmanpreet Singh (26th and 33rd minutes) scored a double for India, while Rupinder Pal Singh (10th) was the other goal-getter for the eight-time former champions, currently ranked fourth in the world.

For New Zealand, Kane Russell (6th minute) and Stephen Jenness (43rd minute) scored the goals.

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India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday.

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