Hockey World Cup: India win their first match against Spain, 2-nil in Rourkela

Bhubaneswar, January 13

In the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup, India defeated Spain  2-0  at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.  Amit Rohidas, the Indian vice-captain scored the first goal and Hardik Singh scored another goal to register  easy win for India.

Earlier, England thrashed Wales  5-0  and Australia beat France  8-0 in their first pool match of the tournament. In another match, Argentina defeated South African 1-0.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Indian players hailing from Odisha participating in the FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup, namely Amit Rohidas and Nilam Sanjeep Xess.