Rajgir, Aug. 31 -- Following their side's win over Japan in the ongoing men's Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh and coach Craig Fulton expressed happiness at their team's performance, but highlighted the need to improve defence as they conceded a goal in the final minute.

Team India continued their winning form in the Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 with a 3-2 victory against Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, in Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5', 46') and Mandeep Singh (4') scored goals for India while Kosei Kawabe (38',59') scored a brace for Japan. With this win, India has secured a spot in the Super 4s stage as they progress ahead in the tournament...