Football: India, Kyrgyz Republic play out a draw in U23 friendly

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:58 PM

Parthib Sundar Gogoi had a vicious shot saved in the 38th minute, and six minutes later, worried the Kyrgyz defence once again, when he swung a low free-kick at the near post, which made Kyrgyz Republic keeper Chomoev Sultan produce a diving save. The Blue Colts had travelled to Tajikistan to play two friendly matches, the first of which they lost 2-3 against the hosts, as part of their preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers later this year and the Asian Games in 2026.

FIH Pro League: Late goals sink India to 3–6 defeat against Belgium

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:15 PM

Antwerp, June 21 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team went down 3–6 to Belgium in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024–25 (Men) in Antwerp on Saturday. Goals by Dilpreet Singh (36’) and Mandeep Singh (38’) helped India come back from a two-goal deficit, while a late third goal from Amit Rohidas (56’) kept India in the contest.