Indian men's hockey team got a reality check just before the start of Rio Olympics after they were stunned 2-3 by lower-ranked Spain in the second practise game of the tour, here
Madrid: Indian men's hockey team got a reality check just before the start of Rio Olympics after they were stunned 2-3 by lower-ranked Spain in the second practise game of the tour, here.
World ranked fifth India, thus, lost the two-match series 0-2 as they lost the opening match against World No 11 Spain 1-4.
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For eight-time Olympic champions, the defeats came at the right time as they give final touches to their preparation before flying directly to Rio from here in search of an Olympic medal that eluded the country for 36 years.
Jr team beat Eng 7-1
Meanwhile, India's junior men's hockey team maintained their unbeaten run on the tour of England by thrashing the hosts 7-1 in Marlow.
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