# Harmanpreet double leads India to 3-1 win over Wales

2026-08-15T16:25:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

India began their hockey World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales in Amstelveen on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners, and Sanjay Rana added another in the eighth minute as India built a 3-0 lead by the 43rd minute. Wales pulled one back in the 56th minute after a goalmouth scramble, ending India’s hopes of a clean sheet. Harmanpreet said the team would learn from the late lapse and focus on creating chances in every match. All three Indian goals came from penalty corners, a point noted by coach Craig Fulton, who has stressed the need for more field goals. India next face England in their second Pool D match on Monday.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/hockey/world-cup-hockey-india-begins-with-a-solid-win-over-wales/article71350169.ece>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/harmanpreet-singh-strikes-twice-as-india-register-convincing-3-1-win-over-wales-in-hockey-world-cup-2026-08-15-1051481>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/it-was-important-to-start-with-a-good-win-harmanpreet-2>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/we-will-try-not-to-make-mistakes-harmanpreet-singh-vows-india-will-learn-from-wales-win/articleshow/133265192.cms>

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