The Hindu: Indian hockey colts beat Germany, eves lose to England

Drag-flicker Varun Kumar scored a brace to guide India to a 3-1 win over Germany in their opening game of the four-nation Invitational hockey tournament, here.

Varun struck in the 17th and 25th minutes before Ajay Yadav rounded off the tally for India in the 68th minute.

However, it was a disappointing start for India’s junior women’s hockey team as they lost 0-3 to England in their opening match of the five-nation Invitational tournament.

In the men’s match, both India and Germany began the proceedings on an intense note.

India put up a stubborn defence in the second half and did not allow the Germans too many forays into their area.

Indian colts will next play Belgium.