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Jr Asia Cup girls' hockey: China hold India

July 22, 2009 21:06 IST

India drew 2-2 with China in their second pool match of the Under-18 Asia Cup girls' hockey tournament in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Rajni (22nd and 48th minute) scored for India from penalty-corners.

India had earlier blanked Sri Lanka 20-0 in their tournament opener on Tuesday.

The Indian girls round off their Pool B campaign with a match against Thailand on Thursday.

Pool B comprises Japan, South Korea and Pakistan.

The semi-finals and final are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, respectively.