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The Indian women's junior hockey team got off to a sensational start in the 7th Asia Cup as they hammered Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) 13-0 in their opening match at Changzhou on Saturday.
Captain Rani produced a scintillating performance as she struck five times, including three ferocious goals within a space of three minutes in the 2nd half.
Striker Navneet Kaur and midfielder Preeti Dubey scored a brace each, while Jaspreet Kaur, Lily Mayengbam, Punam Barla and Lilima Minz shared four goals between themselves.
India will next take on Singapore at the same venue on Sunday.
Image: Action from the match between India and South Korea played on Saturday
Photograph: Hockey India/Facebook