Indian Junior Men's Hockey Triumphs Over Great Britain at Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team showcased an impressive performance by defeating Great Britain 6-4 at the Sultan of Johor Cup. Key contributions from Mohd Konain Dad, Dilraj Singh, and Sharda Nand Tiwari highlighted India's attack. Despite an early setback, India displayed resilience and secured another victory.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-10-2024 18:03 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 18:03 IST
Indian Junior Men's Hockey Triumphs Over Great Britain at Sultan of Johor Cup
Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team (Photo: Hockey India). Image Credit: ANI
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The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team extended their winning streak with a triumphant 6-4 victory against Great Britain in a thrilling match at the Sultan of Johor Cup on Sunday. Goals from Mohd Konain Dad, Dilraj Singh, Sharda Nand Tiwari, and Manmeet Singh carried the day for India, while Rory Penrose and Michael Royden fought back for GB as detailed by Hockey India.

Coming off a confident win against Japan, the Indian side captivated their fans on Sunday, despite conceding an early goal to Rory Penrose's penalty corner shot in the second minute. India quickly responded when Mohd Konain Dad scored in the seventh minute, equalizing with a smartly executed penalty corner.

Rory Penrose briefly regained the lead for GB in the 15th minute, but India's forwards orchestrated a stunning series of goals. Dilraj Singh equalized, followed by Sharda Nand Tiwari capitalizing on a penalty corner to secure a lead. Manmeet Singh extended India's advantage as their offensive tactics dominated the second quarter.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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