And yes, Harmanpreet Singh stole the show with not one, but two penalty corner goals. For the fans in Amstelveen; and those watching from home; it was the perfect gift: national pride, sporting grit, and a win that felt like a promise of more to come. This wasn’t just about the score. It was about the new faces stepping up; goalkeeper Suraj Karkera’s early save, debutants like Rajinder and Dilpreet holding their own, and the experienced core (Hardik, Manpreet, Mandeep) orchestrating play like a well-rehearsed symphony. Even when Wales came close, India’s defense swarmed like a hive; no space, no mercy. And that third goal? Pure poetry. Mandeep intercepted, Abhishek passed, Sukhjeet drew the PC, and Harmanpreet; calm, lethal, unstoppable; made it 3-0. Wales got one back late, but that’s the only crack in an otherwise solid performance. This team looks like it’s playing for more than just points. Maybe this is the year India doesn’t just show up; but steps up. 🇮🇳