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Deepika's Nine-Goal Blitz Powers India to Thumping 20-1 Victory Over Thailand in Women's Hockey
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News18•23-09-2026, 13:42
Deepika's Nine-Goal Blitz Powers India to Thumping 20-1 Victory Over Thailand in Women's Hockey
- •The Indian women's hockey team continued its unbeaten run in the Asian Games 2026 with a dominant 20-1 victory over Thailand in a Pool-B match.
- •Deepika Sehrawat was the star, scoring 9 goals, all from penalty corners, showcasing her exceptional drag-flicking skills.
- •Navneet Kaur added 4 goals, Rutuja Pisal completed a hat-trick with 3 goals, and Captain Salima Tete, Neha, Lalremsiami, and Sakshi Rana each scored 1 goal.
- •India adopted an aggressive strategy from the start, maintaining control and breaking Thailand's morale early in the match.
- •This victory, following 19-0 and 17-1 wins, significantly boosts India's goal difference as they prepare to face host Japan next, aiming to repeat 1982's gold medal history.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian women's hockey team secured a dominant 20-1 victory against Thailand in a one-sided Pool-B match played at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium during the Asian Games 2026.
Deepika Sehrawat scored a total of 9 goals for the Indian team against Thailand, with all nine of her goals successfully coming from penalty corners.
Following their three consecutive big wins in the tournament, the Indian women's hockey team's next crucial pool stage match is against host Japan on Friday.
