Indian Girls Notch up Second Straight Win, Thump Indonesia 17-1 in Asian Games Women's Hockey
Three Indian players scored hat-tricks as the team stayed atop Pool B and kept alive its push for direct Olympic qualification.
- On Monday, the Indian women's hockey team defeated Indonesia 17-1 in Kakamigahara at the Asian Games, registering its second consecutive Pool B victory with a dominant offensive display.
- This victory follows Sunday's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan, as the team pursues a gold medal to secure direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Forwards Deepika Sehrawat, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, and Navneet Kaur each recorded hat-tricks, while Sunelita Toppo, Lalremsiami, Sakshi Rana, Salima Tete, and Ishika Chaudhary also scored.
- Indonesia's Innes Aditiya scored the team's solitary goal in the 32nd minute, though India maintained control throughout the match against the inexperienced opposition.
- India will face Thailand on Wednesday, aiming to extend its winning streak and maintain momentum in Pool B as the tournament progresses.
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