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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 2:18 AM GMT
NZ USE THE WIDTH OF THE FIELD - JENNESS SCORES!!!
NZ use the width of the field to confuse the Indian defence and are rewarded by a goal from Stephen Jenness.
INDIA 3 - NZ 2
- 24 July 2021 2:16 AM GMT
NO ADVICE POSSIBLE - THE ACTION RESTARTS
India keep their right to refer but do not get a PC - the Black Sticks persist but cannot find a way into the Indian circle
- 24 July 2021 2:12 AM GMT
A SEA OF WHITES IN THE NZ CIRCLE!!
The Indians with a foray in the striking circle - not potent or creative enough to cause damage - but was there an NZ foot in the circle??? India asking the question!!
- 24 July 2021 2:09 AM GMT
INDIA HAVE A PC - NOT THIS TIME!!
Palmed away the NZ goalie is Harmanpreet's next flick!!!
- 24 July 2021 2:08 AM GMT
33' INDIA MAKE IT THREE. 🤩@13harmanpreet at it again and he beautifully navigates the ball to the back of the net with sheer power. 💙
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) July 24, 2021
🇳🇿 1:3 🇮🇳#NZLvIND #HaiTayyar #IndiaKaGame #TokyoTogether #StrongerTogether #HockeyInvites pic.twitter.com/P5yea3NQNq - 24 July 2021 2:07 AM GMT
NZ hunt for a goal to reduce the margin
Kane Russell tries to inspire his boys and does - but Amit Rohidas is cool as ever as he clears a dangerous cross out of harm's way!!!
- 24 July 2021 2:03 AM GMT
INDIA 3 - NZ 1
MONSTER STRIKE FROM HARMANPREET SINGH AS HE SLICES THE PC DEFENCE WITH HIS SHEER POWER!!!! GOALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!
- 24 July 2021 2:01 AM GMT
THE INDIANS GO UPSTAIRS FOR A FOOT
The Indians want a referral for a foot in the circle - what will the verdict be??
- 24 July 2021 1:59 AM GMT
SECOND HALF BEGINS!
The ball sees a bit of action on both ends of the pitch as Q3 begins - the Indians look calm and composed while NZ do the chasing
