Indian men lose to Spain in opener

BARCELONA: The Indian men’s hockey team put up a fighting show in their opening game of the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament (Torneo del Centenario) but hosts Spain won the closely-fought tie 2-1, here on Tuesday night.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh (59') netted a goal for India after Pau Cunill (11') and Joaquin Menini (33') had put the hosts in front.

India will next take on the Netherlands in their second game of the tournament. IANS

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