Tokyo Olympics: Indian hockey team beats New Zealand 3-2 in opening game

TOKYO: The Indian men hockey team bagged the first feather to their hat with a with a 3-2 victory over New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in the Pool A encounter on Day 1.

The team was able to defend till the end with Rupinder's clean finish from a penalty stroke. This feat was followed by a brace by Harmanpreet from two penalty corners.

The Indian team made a good start as they won a penalty corner two minutes into the match.

Could not have asked for a happier start to

For New Zealand, Kane Russell (6th minute) and Stephen Jenness (43rd minute) scored the goals.

India will next play with Australia on Sunday.