India wins opening match 3-2 against New Zealand

India beat New Zealand 3-2 in a Pool A match of the men's hockey event at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh and Rupinderpal Singh scored three between them.


Dilpreet Singh #2 and Harmanpreet Singh #13 of Team India celebrate scoring during the Men's Pool A match against Team New Zealand on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Oi Hockey Stadium.   -  Getty Images

India beat New Zealand (NZL) 3-2 in a Pool A men's hockey match at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. A brace from Harmanpreet Singh and crucial saves in the end from PR Sreejesh carried India into the next round. Rupinder Pal Singh also scored a penalty.