Akashdeep Singh News
Striker Dilpreet Singh slammed a hat-trick as defending champions and Olympic bronze-medallists India thrashed hosts Bangladesh 9-0 to register their first win in the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Wednesday.
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women's team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
According to a statement from the world body, the International Hockey Federation's technical delegate had recommended Akashdeep's case to FIH's disciplinary commissioner.
A well-oiled Indian unit had raised hopes of making the semifinals for the first time since 1975 but the Dutch side broke a million hearts by coming from behind to knock out the hosts 2-1 in the last-eight clash.
Harendra admitted that after an impressive first half, India were a bit complacent in the third quarter, which allowed South Africa to create a few chances.
Heavy rain delayed the start of the final on late Sunday night and even though the skies relented later, the damage had already been done by then.
India, bronze medallist in 2015, finished last in Pool B after garnering just one point from one draw and two losses and will now take on the world No. 2 side in the knockout round after the Red Lions topped Pool A following their 3-0 win over Netherlands.
The defeat means India slip to the last position in Pool B with just one point. However, it doesn’t hurt their chances of progressing as the format ensures all eight teams play the quarterfinals.
India will play arch-rivals Pakistan in their third and final Super 4 match on Saturday.
With their place already secured in the quarterfinals, India would be hoping to keep up the good work and keep a clean slate going into the business end of the tournament.
India won the game today, but coach Oltmans would be worrying about his team's poor conversion rate from penalty corners.
India did well in the final quarter to defend their lead, denying any opportunity for the Scottish players to score. India's young goalkeeper Akash Chikte too held his nerve to ensure India walked away with a 4-1 win.
Akashdeep Singh (19th minute) and Mandeep Singh (48th minute) scored field goals to give India the lead two times in the match but only to see the Britons hit back through Tom Carson (25th) and Alan Forsyth (52nd).
It was a do-or-die match for the Uttar Pradesh Wizards as a loss would mean they would stand no chance of making the semi final cut.
Ramandeep (4th and 23rd minutes) and Akashdeep (27th, 48th) were stars for Uttar Pradesh Wizards's.
India kept up the pressure in the final quarter, desperate not to repeat the mistakes of yesterday.
India will take on hosts Malaysia tomorrow with both teams in contention for top spot.
Belgium have risen in the ranks over the past decade and are rated as one of the most feared teams in world hockey for their attacking style of play.
Canada took few second to make it 1-1.
After finishing at the bottom of Pool B, India produced an inspired performance to get the better of Great Britain.
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