India tops Wales 3-1 in Hockey World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
India secured a 3-1 victory over Wales in their opening match of the Hockey World Cup on August 15 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in the Netherlands. Sanjay Rana and Harmanpreet Singh scored two early goals for India. Although Wales had a few chances, including a shot from Jack Pritchard that hit the post, they managed to score only a consolation goal through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India converted three out of five penalty corners, showcasing their effectiveness in set pieces. The next matchup for Wales is against Pakistan on August 17.
- •India leads with two goals from penalty corners in the first quarter.
- •Wales' first penalty corner was not awarded until the 54th minute.
- •Jacob Draper earned his 100th Test cap during the match.
- •Wales aims for a better result against Pakistan on August 17.
- •India is celebrating their country's independence day with the win.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Battling Wales beaten by India in World Cup opener
"Wales beaten 3-1 by India in their opening Hockey World Cup pool match despite a battling display in Netherlands.
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