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Hong Kong Open Badminton 2025: Indian Shuttlers On Fire

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  The Indian shuttlers looked in fine form as 3 of them made it into the quarterfinals of the Super 500 Hong Kong Open played on 11 th September 2025. Starting the day, Satwik/Chirag Shetty defeated qualifiers P Sukphun and Teerarastukul of Thailand in three games. The first game saw the Thailand pair playing attacking badminton as the Indian pairing struggled committing unforced errors. At the mid-game break, Thai player had 11-7 lead. After the interval, Satwik/Chirag put on an excellent display of badminton to level the scores. Sukphun and Teerarastukul won the first game comfortably at 21-18. The second game saw the Indian pairing increase the tempo putting the pressure on Thai pair. After initial stages, the Thai pair showed fight and took a slender 11-10 lead at the break. Satwik/Chirag dominated their opponent not allowing any chances to win the second game easily at 21-15 forcing into the decider. Satwik/Chirag looked in great touch right from the word go during the ...
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Hong Kong Open Badminton 2025: Indian Shuttlers Perform Well

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  It was a good outing for the Indian shuttlers as most of them made into the 2 nd round of the Super 500 Hong Kong Open played on 10 th September 2025. Lakshya Sen goes through to the second round with a three-set win over Chinese Taipei Wang. Wang began first game on a positive note putting pressure on Sen taking 11-7 lead at the break. After the break, Sen fought back strongly to reduce the gap. Both players fought for each point before the Indian showed fighting spirit winning first game at 22-20. The second game went on a similar script with Wang showing his aggressive mindset keeping Sen under pressure. At the mid-game break, Wang took a 11-7 lead. After the break, the Indian kept fighting before his opponent won the second game at 21-16. Both players started on an even keel in the third game before Sen fought back strongly with smashes not allowing any chances for Wang. From 11-11 onwards, Sen never looked back winning the decider by 21-15 to move into the second rou...
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Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Super 4 Stage: Indian Women starts the Super 4 on a winning note

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  The Indian women’s hockey started the Asia Cup super-4 stage with a 4-2 win over South Korea played at Guangzhou, China on 10 th September 2025. It was an ideal start for the Indian team as Phalke scored from a penalty corner in the 2 nd minute. India kept piling pressure on Korean defense despite taking an early lead. South Korean finally managed to show aggression but the Indian defence looked solid and not allowed them taking a shot. At the end of the first quarter, Indian women led 1-0. Indian team started the second quarter with aggression creating a chance with Sunita but Korean goalkeeper along with solid defence denied India the goal. Both teams tried their best to convert goals but could not do so. At the end of first half, India still led 1-0. Sangita Kumari made a superb start for Indian team in the 3 rd quarter with superb field goal in the 33 rd minute to double the lead. Soon after, South Korea converted one goal back with a penalty corner by Kim Yujin. In...
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Hero Men’s Asia Hockey Tournament 2025: Indian Team Qualify For World Cup Directly

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  The Indian Men’s hockey team beat South Korea with ease in the finals of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 played at Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir on 7 th September. It was a great start for the hosts as Sukhjeet Singh scored from reverse inside the D withing the first 30 seconds. Indian team kept the pressure with relentless attacks not allowing any chances for South Korean team. Jugraj Singh missed a golden penalty stroke as Korean goalkeeper made a superb save. Indian team showed their class kept piling pressure on South Korean team. At the end of the first quarter, India led 1-0. Jugraj Singh was shown a green card meaning two-minute suspension. Both teams were not able to get any chances as defence looked solid enough. Dilpreet Singh scored a powerful low shot giving no chance for Korean keeper in the 28 th minute to make it 2-0 in favour of India. It was a dominating performance by Indian team as they end the first half at 2-0. The third quarter also began well for the h...
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Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Stage: India Register Resounding Win Over China To Qualify for the finals

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  The Indian men’s hockey team registered an emphatic 7-0 win over China in the final Super 4 stage game played at Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir on 6 th September 2025. Right from the word go, the Indian team put on a dominating display. Harmanpreet Singh pass to Jarmanpreet Singh and tap by Shailand Lakra in the 4 th minute gave India 1-0 lead. India was awarded a penalty corner which was converted by Dilpreet Singh via a rebound shot in the 7 th minute to make it 2-0. Indian team kept putting enough pressure on the Chinese defence not allowing any chances. It was a great start for the Indian team in the 2 nd quarter with their 2 nd penalty corner. Harmanpreet Singh shot was well blocked before Mandeep Singh converted in the 18 th minute to continue India’s domination at 3-0. The Indian team kept pressure but Chinese defence denied them any more goals. At the end of the first half, India led 3-0. India dominated the circle penetrations with 9 while China entered India’s ...
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Women’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025: India Drew With Japan In A Thrilling Draw

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  The Indian women’s team showed tremendous character to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Japan in the second Group B match at Hangzhou, China on 6 th September 2025. This was India’s first real test in the competition after thrashing Thailand 11-0 in the first match on Friday. Indian team started the match on a aggressive note with 2 circle penetrations but the Japanese defence did not allow to score goals. Japan got the first penalty corner of game but it was not allowed by the Indian defence. Murayama scored the first goal for Japan with mishit shot in the 10 th minute. Indian team responded with penalty corner soon but Japan defence stood strong. At the end of the first quarter, Japan led 1-0. India began the second quarter with two back-to-back penalty corners. The third one was reviewed by Japan as the decision got overturned. Indian team showed their class with continuous attacks but Japanese goalkeeper saved every shot. Right at the stroke of first half, Rutuja Pisal sc...
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Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India Starts The Tournament With Resounding Win Over Thailand

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  The Indian women’s hockey began the Asia Cup tournament with a resounding 11-0 win over Thailand in Group B match played at Hangzhou on 5 th September 2025. Indian team put pressure on the Thailand side right from the word go. Mumtaz Khan scored the field goal to give India 1-0 lead in the 7 th minute. Sangita Kumari doubled India’s lead with second field goal during 10 th minute. Indian team kept consistent pressure on Thailand side but could not convert chances. At the end of the first quarter, Indian team led 2-0. It was an ideal start for the Indian team as Navneet Kaur scored the 3 rd goal immediately in the 16 th minute. Lalremsaimi scored superb field goal in the 18 th minute to give India commanding 4-0 lead. They earned few penalty corners but not able convert it into goals. Right at the stroke of first half, Udita converted penalty corner to make it 5-0. The third quarter saw the Indian team showing their class but not able to convert chances into goals. Tha...
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