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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 12:37 PM GMT
The Dutch go upstairs
The Dutch want a PC - and they have it as the ball struck the body of an Indian player
- 24 July 2021 12:35 PM GMT
SAVITA AGAIN!!
Rare defensive lapse from the eves and Savita uses her pads to clear a weak shot from the edge of the circle
- 24 July 2021 12:33 PM GMT
An impressive start from the #IndianEves, as Rani's goal ensures they are level with the opponent at the break. #NEDvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TokyoTogether #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites #WeAreTeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/eqnL64SrnZ
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 24, 2021 - 24 July 2021 12:31 PM GMT
MARIJNE'S CHARGERS TO THE FORE!!!
INDIA NOT JUST HOLDING ON AGAINST THE WORLD CHAMPIONS - BUT ENGAGING IN A FLURRY OF ATTACKS AS WELL!!! A TRANSFORMED SIDE INDEED AS Q3 IS ABOUT TO BEGIN
- 24 July 2021 12:23 PM GMT
HALF TIME AND ITS ALL SQUARE!!!
INDIA 1 - NETHERLANDS 1
WHOEVER THOUGHT THIS MATCH WAS GOING TO BE A GOAL-FEST FOR THE DUTCH - ARE WRONG THUS FAR. THE INDIANS ARE VERY MUCH IN THIS - WHAT WILL THE SECOND HALF BRING??
STAY TUNED WITH US!
- 24 July 2021 12:21 PM GMT
MINUTE TO GO FOR HALF-TIME
Free hit for India just outside the Dutch circle - to no avail as the world champions clear their lines
- 24 July 2021 12:19 PM GMT
ALBERS TAKES A FALL
Felice Albers has a fall as the Indians advance admirably down the right but are cut off
- 24 July 2021 12:17 PM GMT
SAVED IN FRONT OF GOAL
The drag-flick is well directed but the last Indian runner stationed at the goal mouth uses her stick to good effect
- 24 July 2021 12:15 PM GMT
SHORT CORNER FOR ANNAN'S GIRLS
Alyson Annan looks on as her team are unable to dominate the Indians - but hold it - they do have a PC!!
- 24 July 2021 12:14 PM GMT
INTO THE DUTCH CIRCLE COME INDIA
Monika tries to find a Dutch foot in the attacking circle - fails to do after the Indians manage to penetrate the defence