INDIA THRASH NEPAL 21-0 IN SOUTH ASIAN GAMES OPENER

DHAKA: Skipper Ajitesh Roy led from the front with five goals as the Indian hockey team mauled an inexperienced Nepal 21-0 to make a resounding start at the 11th South Asian Games here on Saturday. Such was India’s domination in the match that even coach Clarence Lobo lost count of the team’s goal scorers. Asked how many goals did Man-of-the-Match Roshan Minz score, the amazed coach turned to one of the players for an answer. — PTI