Hyderabad, Oct. 23 (PTI): India beat Ghana 8-0 in their opening match in women's hockey event of the Afro-Asian Games here today.

In an earlier match, South Korea defeated Kenya 5-0.

Scores:
India 8 (Surajlata Devi 19; Sanggai Chanu 27; Jasjeet Kaur 30; Annarita Kerketta 50; Surinder Kaur 58, 62; Adline Kerketta 64) beat Ghana 0.

India's Surinder Kaur (centre) who scored two goals seen celebrating with her team mates as Ghana's Yarboi Irene looks on in the first Afro Asian Games Hockey competition in Hyderabad on Thursday. Chanu Sanggai (11) also scored two goals. Photo: Vino John.