LEVIN (NEW ZEALAND), AUG 28: Mandy Smith scored in the opening minute and again in the second half as New Zealand beat India 2-0 today in the second hockey test.New Zealand had won the first Test 5-1. The teams play the final test tomorrow in Wellington.Team to be felicitated: The Karnataka State Hockey Association (KSHA) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) will felicitate the Indian hockey team that won the gold in the Bangkok Asian games, at Bangalore on Aug 29, coinciding with the National Sports Day celebrations.SAI South centre, Director, MP Ganesh told reporters that exhibition hockey matches between a team comprising various city schools and an Olympian XI, and between the Bangkok medal winners and SAI centre of excellence would be played on the occasion.He said a city-based company, had come forward to present cash award of Rs. one lakh each to the players and coaches of the gold medal winning team.Nehru tournament: The 36th senior Nehru Hockey Tournament will be held herefrom November 14 to 25. The tournament will be played at the National Stadium because the worn out turf at Shivaji Stadium is yet to be replaced.
