Sportstar·India·Monday, August 17, 2026 at 05:43 PM

India beats Wales in Hockey World Cup 2026 as Harmanpreet bags brace

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FILE PHOTO: India captain Harmanpreet Singh got two goals via Penalty Corners against Wales. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

FILE PHOTO: India captain Harmanpreet Singh got two goals via Penalty Corners against Wales. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

India began its FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over Wales at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands on Saturday.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh bagged a brace, while it was Sanjay who opened the Indian team’s account in the first quarter. All goals came from Penalty Corners.

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For the Wales team, playing in just its second World Cup, it was Sam Welsh who got the ball over the line in the fourth quarter for a consolation goal.

Next up, India will face England at the same venue on Monday, August 17 in another Pool-D fixture.

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