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India Targets Another Asian Games Hockey Victory Against Sri Lanka
India is playing Sri Lanka in its second Asian Games hockey match.
India won its first match against Indonesia by 13-1.
Eight Indian players scored goals in that game.
Dilpreet Singh scored four of them.
India’s attack played very well and created many chances.
Coach Craig Fulton wants to use the Sri Lanka match to try different players and plans.
India still wants to improve its defense.
The harder games will come against South Korea and Japan.
Winning the Asian Games could help India qualify directly for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Defending champions India face Sri Lanka in their second Asian Games Pool A match on Tuesday.
India opened with a 13-1 victory over Indonesia, featuring eight different goal-scorers.
Dilpreet Singh scored four field goals, while India registered 10 field goals overall.
Coach Craig Fulton plans to test players and refine tactics before tougher matches against South Korea and Japan.
The Asian Games provide India a route to direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Who
- India’s defending champion men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh and coached by Craig Fulton, will play Sri Lanka.
- What
- India will contest its second Asian Games Pool A men’s hockey match after defeating Indonesia 13-1.
- Where
- The matches are part of the Asian Games men’s hockey competition.
- When
- The match against Sri Lanka is scheduled for Tuesday; India will then face South Korea on September 24 and Japan on September 26.
- Why
- India is seeking another win, improved preparation for stronger opponents, and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Key facts
- Competition
- Asian Games men’s hockey
- Match
- India vs Sri Lanka, Pool A
- India’s opening result
- 13-1 victory over Indonesia
- Leading scorer
- Dilpreet Singh, with four field goals
- Upcoming opponents
- South Korea and Japan
- Olympic objective
- Direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Main concern
- India’s defense has not yet been seriously tested
Quotes
Craig Fulton
South African chief coach of India's men's hockey team
“Happy with the first game, I think the boys did well in the four quarters. It was not an easy game. We had some good phases but we definitely can improve and that's what we will be looking forward to in the game against Sri Lanka, I am happy, three points, good start but obviously there are areas for improvement.”
rediff.com
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