Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 24 Sep 2023,Sunday Sports
In their Asian Games 2023 men's hockey opener against Uzbekistan, India dominated with a resounding 16-0 victory, despite the absence of regular captain Harmanpreet Singh. India took an early lead with goals from Lalit and Varun in the first quarter. They continued to extend their lead with goals from Abhishek, Mandeep, Sukhjeet, and others, ultimately reaching a 12-0 lead by the end of the third quarter. Varun and Lalit each scored their fourth goal in the final quarter, sealing India's remarkable 16-0 win. India aims for a direct berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a gold medal in the Asian Games.
