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FIH World Cup: India register 3-1 victory against Wales on Independence Day

Updated On: 16 August, 2026 09:16 AM IST | Amstelveen (The Netherlands) | PTI

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh nets brace to help team begin FIH World Cup campaign with 3-1 win over Wales on Independence Day; says he’s delighted with side’s overall display

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India skipper Harmanpreet Singh (right) celebrates scoring against Wales during their FIH World Cup group-stage encounter on Saturday. Pic/FIH

India skipper Harmanpreet Singh (right) celebrates scoring against Wales during their FIH World Cup group-stage encounter on Saturday. Pic/FIH

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No. of times India have lost to Wales in their last five games across all competitions
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No. of goals scored by India in their last five games against Wales
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No. of goals scored by Harmanpreet Singh in 265 games for India

India made a winning start to their men’s Hockey World Cup campaign on Independence Day, defeating Wales 3-1 in a Pool D match here, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners.

“We played very well. It was important to begin with a good win. We won 3-1 and took all three points, which is a great result,” said Harmanpreet.

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