In a stellar performance, Odisha’s duo Dipi Monika Toppo and Mariana Kujur played pivotal roles in India’s resounding victory at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023. The match saw Dipi scoring twice (12th & 20th minute) and Mariana adding one (17th), propelling India to a dominant 7-2 win against Malaysia in Oman’s Salalah on Friday. The scoring spree was further boosted by skipper Navjot Kaur (3rd & 28th), Akshata Dhekale (4th), and Mahima Choudhary (28th). Malaysia managed to find the net through Wan Wan (7th) and Aziz Zafirah (11th).
Acknowledging her outstanding performance, Akshata was honored with the Player of the Match award. Looking ahead, India is set to take on Japan and Thailand on August 26 and 27, respectively, in the ongoing tournament. With Dipi Monika Toppo and Mariana Kujur leading the charge, India’s victory underscores the team’s remarkable prowess in the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023.
In a stellar performance, Odisha’s duo Dipi Monika Toppo and Mariana Kujur played pivotal roles in India’s resounding victory at the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023. The match saw Dipi scoring twice (12th & 20th minute) and Mariana adding one (17th), propelling India to a dominant 7-2 win against Malaysia in Oman’s Salalah on Friday. The scoring spree was further boosted by skipper Navjot Kaur (3rd & 28th), Akshata Dhekale (4th), and Mahima Choudhary (28th). Malaysia managed to find the net through Wan Wan (7th) and Aziz Zafirah (11th).
Acknowledging her outstanding performance, Akshata was honored with the Player of the Match award. Looking ahead, India is set to take on Japan and Thailand on August 26 and 27, respectively, in the ongoing tournament. With Dipi Monika Toppo and Mariana Kujur leading the charge, India’s victory underscores the team’s remarkable prowess in the Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier 2023.
