India celebrated Independence Day with a commanding 3-1 win over Wales in their opening Group D match of the Hockey World Cup, led by Harmanpreet Singh's impressive brace.
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Aug 15, 2026
07:50 pm
What's the storyOn the occasion of Independence Day, the Indian men's hockey team kicked off their World Cup campaign with a resounding 3-1 victory over Wales.
The match, which took place in Amstelveen on Saturday, was marked by stellar performances from captain Harmanpreet Singh and Sanjay Rana.
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