Hockey World Cup 2023: India open account with 2-0 win over Spain in their opening Pool D match

Check out some photos from India’s first match against Spain at the Hockey World Cup 2023.

India defeated Spain 2-0 in their opening match of the FIH Hockey World Cup in Rourkela on Friday.

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Goals from Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh helped India to victory. Twitter @TheHockeyIndia

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The Indian team lineup for the national anthem ahead of the match.

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Fans in huge numbers thronged to the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium. Image: Twitter @TheHockeyIndia

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With the win, India now have three points and sit second in the table, behind England, also with three points.

Written by PN Vishnu

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