Jr Hockey World Cup: India beats Spain 2-1 to enter semifinals

India advanced to the semifinal of Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2016, notching up a thrilling 2-1 win against Spain, at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.  Meanwhile, the juniors set up a semifinal clash against Australia in Lucknow on Friday. Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute as Marc…

Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup: India beat England 5-3, virtually enters quarterfinals

India defeated England by an overwhelming 5-3 in a Pool D encounter to virtually secure a place in the quarterfinals, in Lucknow on Saturday. India, who had earlier spanked Canada 4-0 in their tournament-opener, scored two goals in the first half through Parvinder Singh (24th minute) and Armaan Qureshi (35th) before…