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FIH Hockey Pro League: Sangita Kumari scored a goal but the Indian women’s hockey team went down 1-2 in a FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 match here on Saturday. Ambre Ballenghien (15’) and Vanessa Blockmans (20‘) got on the scoresheet for Belgium before Sangita Kumari (34‘) scored the only goal for India.

Belgium began the game with a full-court press, making it difficult for India to play out from the back.

However, the Indian eves endured the initial pressure and began dominating possession, while Belgium continued to press, looking for a chance to score on the counterattack. The pressure resulted in a penalty corner for Belgium, and Ambre Ballenghien stepped up to power the ball past Savita in goal, putting her team ahead as the first quarter drew to a close.