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Tokyo Olympics: Hockey Day 1, July 24 — India 1 - Netherlands 5 — Updates, score, results, blog
Indian women meet the Netherlands in their opening match of the Tokyo Olympics
The Indian men's hockey team began their campaign at Tokyo Olympics on a winning note as they beat New Zealand 3-2.
Amidst great expectations, the Indian women's hockey team will begin their Olympic campaign on Saturday against a formidable and near-invincible Netherlands team on the North Pitch.
Check all the updates from our LIVE blog:
Live Updates
- 24 July 2021 1:11 AM GMT
MANDEEP SKIES ONE IN THE ATTACKING CIRCLE
The Indian get one within striking range but Mandeep is way way off target!!!
- 24 July 2021 1:09 AM GMT
INDIA 0 - NEW ZEALAND 1
WHO ELSE BUT KANE RUSSELL??? BEATS SREEJESH ALL ENDS UP - NZ HAVE THEIR TAILS UP EARLY!!!
- 24 July 2021 1:08 AM GMT
INDIA IN THE ATTACKING CIRCLE - PC FOR NZ!!
The New Zealand defence clear the lines after the Indians get the ball in the attacking circle but concede a PC at the other end of the pitch!!!!
- 24 July 2021 1:03 AM GMT
RUPINDER HITS THE POST!!!!
Would you believe that?? The chargers could do nothing as Rupinder got a stinger of a flick going - only to ricochet off the post!!!!
- 24 July 2021 1:02 AM GMT
EARLY FORAY OR NZ - INDIA COUNTER RIGHT AWAY
Two early attacks in the first minute. INDIA WIN A PC RIGHT AWAY!!
- 24 July 2021 12:59 AM GMT
SIXTY MINUTES OF ROLLER-COASTER ACTION BEGINS
The formalities are done, it's time for play to begin in Tokyo - with Graham Reid looking a wee-bit pensive.
- 24 July 2021 12:56 AM GMT
INDIA IN WHITE FOR THE OPENER
With the teams lined up the Indians adorned in White as they take on the Black Sticks Men who are dressed in their traditional colours.
- 24 July 2021 12:54 AM GMT
WELCOME TO THE OI HOCKEY STADIUM
The teams are warming up on the South Pitch of the Oi Hockey Stadium on what is a warm and humid morning in Tokyo. Sreejesh looks pumped up as he exchanges high-fives with coach Graham Reid.
- 24 July 2021 12:44 AM GMT
CAN A YOUNG INDIAN SIDE OVERCOME NEW ZEALAND??
A vibrant young Indian outfit takes on a vastly seasoned Black Sticks Men squad. Graham Reid's boys will need to get into the groove early.
Stay tuned with us as Live-Action begins shortly
