Bengaluru, 02 July 2018: A collective effort by the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team saw them defeat Bangladesh 6-3 in the third practice match here at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru Campus on Monday.

The home team built on their early lead with Raj Kumar Pal’s third minute field goal. Though Bangaladesh were quick to respond with an equaliser via Rashel Mahamud through a PC in the 11th minute, India worked on a good defensive structure to keep the visitors from scoring.

For India, Shilanand Lakra (19′), Mohammad Umar (22′), Mandeep Mor (33′), Hardik Singh (46′) and Abhishek (48′) scored goals to help clinch a 6-1 lead. Though the visitors scored two goals in the dying minutes of the match through Mohammad Ashraful Islam (49′) and Mohammad Mahabub Hossain (53′) they could only narrow the lead to 3-6 but not muster a draw or a win.

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Preview: Phase 1 of inaugural edition of National Women's Hockey League 2024 – 2025 set to commence in Ranchi

The National Women's Hockey League 2024 – 2025 is set to make its grand debut on 30th April 2024, promising an electrifying display of talent and teamwork as India's top state teams converge in Ranchi, Jharkhand for the maiden edition. The league will unfold in two phases, commencing with its inaugural leg scheduled from 30th April to 9th May 2024, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. All matches during the first leg of the tournament will be hosted at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium.

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