Hockey Diplomacy: India's 2 2 Draw Against China at the World Cup The Women's FIH Hockey World Cup got off to a thrilling start on Sunday, as India held Olympic silver medallists China to a hard fought 2 2 draw in their opening match.
The result may have been disappointing for fans hoping for an Indian victory, but it was hardly surprising given the formidable team China has fielded.
India's early lead, courtesy of Navneet Kaur's goal in the eighth minute, seemed to set the tone for what promised to be an exciting match.