India fought bravely but lost 2-3 to Belgium in rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match

Hockey

A determined India fought bravely but lost to Belgium 2-3 in a rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey match played at Ipoh in Malaysia. Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot and Nicolas De Kerpel were on target for Belgium. The defeat comes after India, led by defender Sanjay, won the opening game in the six-team event against three-time champions South Korea 1-0 last Sunday. India will play its next match against Malaysia tomorrow.