Rajgir, Sept. 1 -- Veteran Indian hockey star Manpreet Singh, after a commanding victory over Kazakhstan on Monday in their final Pool A game at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 by 15-0, emphasised the importance of giving 100 per cent in the knockout stage. He highlighted the need to maintain a strong defence and capitalise on scoring opportunities.

India won by a scoreline of 15-0, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at the Rajgir. Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet.

"We have to prepare for the upcoming matches. So we wer...