NEW DELHI: The Indian women's hockey team commenced their Asian Games 2023 journey with an emphatic victory over Singapore, securing a 13-0 triumph in their Pool A encounter on Wednesday.
Ranked seventh in the world, the Indian team showcased their dominance throughout the match against Singapore, who are ranked 34th globally.
The Sports Authority of India celebrated India's victory with a tweet, stating, "Full-Time Update! Women's Hockey Team opened their campaign at the #AsianGames2022 with a smooth victory in the group stage. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches ahead! #Cheer4India #Hallabol #BharatAtAG22."
India's next challenge will be against Malaysia, scheduled for Friday.
In the men's competition, India's team remains undefeated in their two Pool A matches, securing wins against Uzbekistan and Singapore in their opening encounters.
(With ANI inputs)
