Date:11/07/2003 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2003/07/11/stories/2003071100551900.htm

Sport - Hockey

India thrashes Russia

New Delhi July 10. Indian women handed a 7-1 thrashing to Russia to open their campaign in a three-nation tournament in Russia on a sound note.

Annarita Kerketta scored twice while Suman Bala, Neha Singh, Adline Kerketta, Jyoti Sunita Kullu and Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu scored one goal each as the Indians annihilated Russia in the opening game of the tournament on Wednesday, a press release said here on Thursday. India will take on Ukraine in its next match. — PTI