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India women hold Olympic silver medallists China to World Cup draw
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India’s women opened their Hockey World Cup campaign with a 2–2 draw against China, the Paris Olympic silver medallists, in Pool D at Amstelveen. India led for much of the match before the points were shared. The result gives the team a competitive start, although advancement will depend on subsequent pool fixtures.
Why it matters
Taking a point from a higher-credentialed opponent strengthens India’s position and confidence in a difficult group. Converting future leads into wins will determine whether the opening performance translates into qualification.
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