Defending Champions Punjab Warriors got their first points on the board for the current season of the Hockey India League with a convincing 7-0 win over Ranchi Rays yesterday. Mink Van Der Weerden, SV Sunil (2), and Jake Whetton ensured that the Champions walked away with five points fro the match. 

Olympic Gold Quest CEO Viren Rasquinha had recently said that expecting India to win a hockey medal at Rio would be unrealistic–a shocking statement from a very experienced man. But happily for him, the men’s team’s latest performances might just prove him wrong.

The home fans in Mumbai were left disappointed after a scintillating performance from the away team Jaypee Punjab Warriors, who came up with the attacking arsenal to beat Dabang Mumbai 5-1. The win ensured the Jaypee Punjab Warriors top spot on the points table with one match left to play.