Summary
Mandeep Singh recorded a hat‑trick, while Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh each contributed two goals.
Other scorers were Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Jugraj Singh and Nilakanta Sharma, who also announced his retirement from international hockey after the tournament.
The tournament continues with matches against Malaysia, China, Japan and South Korea, and India’s next game is against China on October 29.
The competition is being held in two venues in Punjab, highlighting the region’s strong hockey tradition.