September 21, 2026 12:54 PM
Asian Games 2026: Deepika, Rutuja shine as Indian hockey team thrash Indonesia 17-1
Deepika Sehrawat and Rutuja Pisal starred as the Indian women's hockey team continued their dominant run at the Asian Games 2026 with a 17-1 win over Indonesia in their second Pool B match on Monday. Deepika, who scored a record eight goals in India's 19-0 win over Uzbekistan in the opening match, added three more against Indonesia. Rutuja also scored three goals, while Sunelita Toppo, skipper Salima Tete and Sakshi Rana were among the other scorers. Deepika opened the scoring in the eighth mi...