Indian women beat Thailand 5-4 in Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
SALALAH (Oman), Aug 27: India continued their unbeaten run in the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier after registering a hard-fought 5-4 win over Thailand in their third match of the tournament here on Sunday.For India, skipper Navjot Kaur (1st minute), Monika Dipi Toppo (1st, 7th), Mahima Choudhary (20th) and Ajmina Kujur (30th) were on target.Thailand’s goals were scored by Piresram Anongnat (3rd), Aunjai Natthakarn (10th, 14th) and Suwapat Konthong (19th).The Indian women had registered a 7-1 win over Japan in their second match of the tournament on Saturday night.This was after the Indians started their campaign with a 7-2 thrashing of Malaysia on Friday. (PTI)
Two Meghalaya players in India squad for U-16 SAFF C’ships
NEW DELHI, Aug 27: The AIFF on Sunday announced India’s U-16 squad comprising 23 members for the upcoming SAFF Championship to be played next month. India have been clubbed alongside Nepal and Bangladesh in Group A, while Group B consists of Bhutan, Maldives, and Pakistan.The top two units from each group will qualify for semifinals. The tournament is to be held in Thimpu, Bhutan, from September 1-10. India squad:Goalkeepers: Rohit, Aheibam Suraj Singh and Arush Hari.Defenders: Ngariyambam Abhijit, Mohammed Kaif, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Usham Thoungamba, Vumlenlal Hangshing, Chingtham Renin Singh and Karish Soram. Midfielders: Newton Singh, Kangujam Yoihenba Meitei, Levis Zangminlun, Bobby Singh, Abdul Salha, Ngamgouhou Mate, Vishal Yadav, Manbhakupar Malngiang and Md Arbash. Forwards: Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Ahongshangbam Samson, Lairenjam Bharat and Airborlang Kharthangmaw. (PTI)
