Hangzhou, Sep 29 (PTI) The Indian women's team put up a brave fight before going down 30-37 to hosts China in a Pool B handball match at the Asian Games here on Friday.

The Chinese led 18-12 at half time and earned another 19 points in the second half, as against 18 scored by India, to emerge winners in the preliminary round Group B match at the Zhejiang Normal University Xiaoshan Gymnasium.

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The Indians hand begun their campaign with a difficult loss to Japan, against whom they struggled to get their acts right.

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India earned a hard-fought draw against Hong Kong in their second match.

On the other hand, China entered the match against India on a confident note, following convincing victories over Hong Kong and Nepal.

China had won both their previous matches against India.

Japan is leading the group.

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