June 14, 2016 7:55 AM

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Hockey: India suffer first defeat, lose to Belgium 2-1

In the Champions Trophy Hockey match in London, India were handed their first defeat of the tournament as Belgium beat them 2-1 last night. At the Lee Valley Hockey Centre, Alexander Hendrickx of Belgium converted a penalty corner in the 25th minute to give them the lead. However, India equalised it through Devender Walmiki's goal five minutes later.But Jerome Truyens field goal in the 44th minute won the day for the Belgians.This loss leaves India on four points from three outings. They next play South Korea today at 2030 hours. This was the first win for Belgium in three outings. They join India and hosts Great Britain on four points each from three matches. Australia are now on seven points, while Germany are at the bottom of the standings with just two points. South Korea have logged three points in as many games.

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