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India's Hockey World Cup Semifinal Hopes End After 1-3 Loss
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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India's campaign in the 2026 Men's Hockey World Cup concluded following a 1-3 defeat against the Netherlands on August 21.
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The loss leaves India out of semifinal contention, with the Dutch team securing their spot in the final four of the tournament.
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Midfielder Hardik Singh attributed the defeat to a critical lapse in the final quarter, noting that the team failed to capitalize on key scoring opportunities.