India A teams stand tall in China

MEN’S TEAM REMAINS UNBEATEN, WOMEN’S TEAM DISPLAYS FIGHTING SPIRIT

- INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

The India A men’s and women’s hockey teams wrapped up their respective international exposure tours in China on a positive note, showcasing promising performances and gaining valuable experience against competitive local opposition.

The India A men’s team participated in a four-match series against Gansu Club from October 12 to 18 in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, securing convincing victories in all their fixtures.

The men’s side kicked off the series in dominant fashion with a 7-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Varun Kumar and Selvam Karthi, who converted a penalty corner each, while Uttam Singh and Venkatesh Dhananjay Kenche netted field goals. However, Angad Bir Singh stole the spotlight with a hat-trick.

In the second encounter, India A edged past Gansu 2-1, with Selvam Karthi and Aditya Arjun Lalage scoring a goal each.