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Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Rajinder Singh score as visitors edge past hosts Netherlands in Rotterda

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India Edge Netherlands 3-2 in Thrilling FIH Pro League Clash as Hardik Singh Inspires Victory

By IANS News June 21, 2026 • 23:04 PM View: 780

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team produced a resilient performance to defeat the Netherlands 3-2 in their last match of the FIH Pro League Rotterdam leg at Hockey Club Rotterdam on Sunday.

Goals from Jugraj Singh (18’), Abhishek (27’), and Rajinder Singh (56’) helped India secure their second outright victory of the leg against the Dutch side. Stand-in captain Hardik Singh was named Player of the Match for his exceptional leadership and midfield display.

TAGS India Vs Netherlands Hockey FIH Pro League Hardik Singh Jugraj Singh Abhishek Hockey Rajinder Singh Hockey

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