Archive · 25 Nov 2025
India loses 2-3 to Belgium in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
The Indian hockey team played against Belgium in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
It was a close and exciting match.
India scored two goals, one by Abhishek and another by Shilanand Lakra.
Belgium scored three goals, with Roman Duvekot scoring twice and Nicolas De Kerpel scoring once.
India played well and had many chances to score, but Belgium won the match with a score of 3-2.
India will play their next match against Malaysia on Thursday.
India lost 2-3 to Belgium in a rain-affected, rescheduled match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra scored for India, while Roman Duvekot and Nicolas De Kerpel scored for Belgium.
India started the match well, absorbing early Belgian pressure and keeping the score level in the first quarter.
Belgium took the lead in the second quarter, but India equalized in the second half before Belgium extended their lead.
India's next match in the tournament will be against Malaysia on Thursday.
- Who
- Indian and Belgian hockey teams
- What
- Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match
- When
- Tuesday (rescheduled due to rain)
- Where
- Sultan Azlan Shah Cup venue (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- Competitive match in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament
- Teams
- India vs Belgium
- Final Score
- 2-3
- Goals for India
- Abhishek (33’), Shilanand Lakra (57’)
- Goals for Belgium
- Roman Duvekot (17’, 46’), Nicolas De Kerpel (45’)
- Next Match for India
- Malaysia on Thursday