Hockey World Cup 2023: India thrash Japan 8-0 in classification match

After getting knocked out of Hockey World Cup 2023 title race, India managed to beat Japan in the 9th-16th place classification match in Rourkela.

Harmanpreet Singh's men put in a remarkable performance after both Asian sides failed to break the deadlock at halftime.

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However, India-inspired by Abhishek's two tremendous field goals found the back of the net four times each in 3rd and 4th quarters.

Meanwhile, captain Harmanpreet Singh, who has looked like a shadow of himself in the tournament, converted two penalty corners.

India will now play against South Africa in the 9th-12th place classification match.