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The Indian women’s hockey team lost to China and relaxed the FIH Pro League. This is the seventh consecutive defeat in the European phase of India’s FIH Pro League. The Indian team has to face China on Sunday as well.
India’s 7th consecutive defeat on European tour.
New Delhi. The Indian women’s hockey team was defeated by China 3–0. After this defeat, the Indian team turned from the FIH Pro League (sliding into the lower league). The defeat against China ensured the team to be at the bottom of the points table. This is the seventh consecutive defeat in the European phase of India’s FIH Pro League. India will have 10 points in 15 matches and the team will play against China again in their last match of 2024-25 FIH Pro League on Sunday. Germany is one notch from India with 13 points with a 0–1 defeat to England in another day match. Even if India defeats China in its last match, it will still reach 12 points.
China kept pressure on the Indian defense and obtained its fifth penalty corner in the 26th minute. This time Zhang Ying scored a goal scoring the team 2–0. Before the interval, Indians created some opportunities, but as usual failed to take it to the goal post. Indian players dominated with continuous attacks in the initial minutes of the third quarter but failed to penetrate the strong defense of China.
China took advantage of lethargy in Indian defense and tripled its lead with Anhul’s field goal in the 45th minute. India achieved a penalty stroke in the 55th minute in search of their first goal in the match, but Deepika lost a golden opportunity.
Active in journalism for nearly 15 years. Study from Delhi University. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, boxing and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events have been covered. From February 2022 …Read more
Active in journalism for nearly 15 years. Study from Delhi University. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, boxing and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events have been covered. From February 2022 … Read more
