Local Boy Amit Rohidas Shines as India Start Hockey World Cup Campaign with 2-0 Win over Spain

Rourkela: Team India started their Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 campaign with a strong note beating Spain 2-0 at the Birsa Munda International stadium here on Friday.

Local boy Amit Rohidas Amit Rohidas (13′) scored India’s opener in the first quarter while Hardik Singh (27′) netted India’s second goal.

The win takes India up to the second place in Pool D standings behind England, who beat Wales 5-0 in the other Pool fixture earlier in the day.

During the game, India also scored their 200th goal in the prestigious tournament. Only Australia, the Netherlands and Pakistan have scored more.

Hosts India will play England next on Sunday.