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Indian junior women’s hockey team loses 2-4 to Argentina at Four Nations Tournament  

Kanika Siwach (11’, 45’) struck twice for India, continuing her impressive run of form in competition 
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The Indian junior women’s hockey team ended its campaign at the Four Nations Tournament with a 2-4 defeat to hosts Argentina here.

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Kanika Siwach (11’, 45’) struck twice for India, continuing her impressive run of form in the competition.

The game began at a quick pace, with four goals scored in the first quarter alone. Argentina got off to a flying start as Sol Guignet Gunazu (5’) opened the scoring. Just minutes later, Sol Ollala De Labra (7’) doubled the lead, putting the home side firmly in control.

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India pulled one back in the 11th minute through Kanika, who showed sharp awareness and reduced the deficit.

However, Argentina responded quickly, with Milagros del Valle Alastra restoring the two-goal cushion in the 13th minute.

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Following a quiet second quarter, Argentina added a fourth through Maxima Duportal in the 37th minute.

Kanika netted her second of the game in the 45th minute, giving India a glimmer of hope, but Argentina managed the final quarter and seal the match.

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