<p>The Indian men's hockey team overcame some anxious closing moments before defeating New Zealand 3-2 in an intense Pool A match to open their Olympic campaign on a positive note here on Saturday.</p>.<p>Harmanpreet Singh (26th and 33rd minutes) scored a double for India, while Rupinder Pal Singh (10th) was the other goal-getter for the eight-time former champions, currently ranked fourth in the world.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-live-Tokyo2020-Olympics-TokyoOlympics-Japan-Covid19-coronavirus-Tokyo-Tokyogames-Japanolympics-1012254.html" target="_blank">Latest updates on Tokyo Olympics on DH</a></strong></p>.<p>For New Zealand, Kane Russell (6th minute) and Stephen Jenness (43rd minute) scored the goals.</p>.<p>India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday. </p>
<p>The Indian men's hockey team overcame some anxious closing moments before defeating New Zealand 3-2 in an intense Pool A match to open their Olympic campaign on a positive note here on Saturday.</p>.<p>Harmanpreet Singh (26th and 33rd minutes) scored a double for India, while Rupinder Pal Singh (10th) was the other goal-getter for the eight-time former champions, currently ranked fourth in the world.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-live-Tokyo2020-Olympics-TokyoOlympics-Japan-Covid19-coronavirus-Tokyo-Tokyogames-Japanolympics-1012254.html" target="_blank">Latest updates on Tokyo Olympics on DH</a></strong></p>.<p>For New Zealand, Kane Russell (6th minute) and Stephen Jenness (43rd minute) scored the goals.</p>.<p>India will next play mighty Australia on Sunday. </p>