India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match.
Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter.
India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.
India opened their Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India secured victory in their Pool D match. Wales pulled one back through Sam Welsh in the fourth quarter. India, chasing first World Cup title since 1975, will next face England on August 17.
