After defeating Pakistan 7-1, Indian hockey team broke no handshake policy, showed amazing sportsmanship on the field.

India Vs Pakistan Hockey Match: The Olympic bronze medalist Indian men’s hockey team did wonders in a very exciting match of the FIH Pro League played at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centres, London. The Indian team defeated its arch-rival Pakistan by a huge margin of 7-1. With this resounding victory, India has overtaken Spain and secured seventh position in the points table.

Broken ‘No Handshake’ policy

After the end of this one-sided and big match, a unique and heart-touching sight of sportsmanship was seen on the field. As soon as the match was over, the players of both the teams went to each other and shook hands warmly. This step of the Indian hockey team is gaining discussion because after the Pahalgam attack in the year 2025, the Indian cricket team has done ‘no handshake’ against Pakistan. The policy was adopted.

Cricketers started protesting

Let us remind you that this decision was taken to pay tribute to the martyrs of the attack during the T20 Asia Cup under the leadership of Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav. After this, the women’s cricket team and the Under-19 team also did not join hands with Pakistan. But now the Indian men’s hockey team has changed this tough stance and extended the hand of friendship and sportsmanship on the field.

India’s comeback after falling behind in the beginning

If we talk about the match, initially Pakistan tried to put pressure on the Indian team. In the 13th minute of the match, Pakistan’s Abu Mahmood gave his team an early lead of 1-0 by converting a penalty corner. India also got three penalty corners in the first quarter, but the team failed to take advantage of them.

Captain’s brilliance was visible in the second quarter

After this, in the second quarter, the Indian team created a storm on the field. In the 19th minute, Sukhjit Singh scored an excellent field goal to bring India to a 1-1 draw. Immediately after this, in the 26th minute, captain Harmanpreet Singh in his signature style made a strong drag flick and put the ball straight into the net and put India ahead 2-1.

Pakistan’s defense collapsed in the second half

In the third and fourth quarters, the Indian players tore apart the Pakistani defence. Hardik Singh converted the penalty stroke received in the 34th minute into a goal, after which just one minute Jugraj Singh scored the fourth goal on the counter attack. After this, in the 41st minute, Abhishek scored a goal on Sukhjeet’s pass and made the score 5-1.

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Hardik Singh became ‘Player of the Match’

For India, the sixth goal was scored by Raj Kumar Pal in the 44th minute and the last seventh goal was scored by Dilpreet Singh in the 54th minute. Indian midfielders Hardik Singh and Manpreet Singh showed amazing performance in the entire match. Hardik Singh was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his brilliant game. Chosen. This is India’s 17th consecutive win against Pakistan, which has once again proved the dominance of Indian hockey.