Indian U-23 women's team posts win

Indian women post win against Belgium; men’s team held.

Published : Jul 19, 2018 01:43 IST

Representative Image: Sangita Kumari and Salima Tete scored the goals for India. Photo: Biswaranjan Rout

The Indian junior women’s hockey team defeated Belgium 2-0 for its third consecutive win at the Under-23 six-nations tournament in Antwerp. Sangita Kumari (36th minute) and Salima Tete (42nd) found the target.

Meanwhile, the junior men’s team was held 1-1 by Belgium in its third round-robin match. Mohammad Umar put India ahead, only to see Syril Frying equalising.