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Indian women's hockey team triumphs

August 31, 2005 21:26 IST

India's men's hockey team may be down in the dumps but their women counterparts are faring better.

The Indian eves won a four-nation tournament in Singapore, outclassing South Korea in the final 3-0.

Sanggai Chanu starred for the team, scoring a brace through field goals, while Mamta Kharab netted one in the title clash on Sunday.

En route the final, India drew with Malaysia 3-3 after beating hosts Singapore 2-0 in their opener, an Indian Women's Hockey Federation statement said on Wednesday.

The team's next assignment is the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup invitational tournament, beginning September 29.

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