India vs Japan hockey HIGHLIGHTS, Asian Games 2023 updates: Abhishek scores brace as IND defeats JPN 4-2
The HinduSeptember 28, 2023 17:38 PREVIEW The Indian men’s hockey team has been on a stellar run at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, having won their first two games with big margins. India defeated Uzbekistan 16-0 in their opening Pool A contest last week, and on Tuesday the side led by Harmanpreet Singh picked up their second consecutive victory, defeating Singapore 16-1. We have to focus on our own style of play, but we have to also be ready to switch tactics as and when needed on the field to get a good result.” Japan has also been unbeaten so far in the Games, defeating Bangladesh 7-2 in their first Pool A match, and then followed it up with a 10-1 win over Uzbekistan in their second game. It will be an interesting contest and we are all ready for it.” India’s last meeting against Japan was in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 last month, which India won 5-0.