Bangladesh Women’s hockey team finally opened their points account at the Asian Games after drawing 3-3 with Kazakhstan in their fourth match of the competition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday.

After suffering three consecutive defeats, Bangladesh produced a spirited comeback to earn their first-ever point at the Asian Games.

Bangladesh made a bright start and took the lead in the second minute through Ria. However, Kazakhstan quickly responded to level the score, with the first half ending 1-1.

The second half saw the match become more intense as Kazakhstan scored twice to take a 3-1 lead and put Bangladesh under pressure.

However, Bangladesh refused to give up. Kona pulled one goal back before captain Arpita scored to bring the match level at 3-3.

Neither side could find a winner in the closing stages, as Bangladesh held on for a valuable point after a determined comeback.

Earlier in the ongoing 20th Asian Games, Bangladesh’s men’s hockey team also secured their first victory, defeating Sri Lanka 5-1 in a dominant display.