Rio 2016: Ireland's Bell upbeat despite Rio defeat

Ireland defender Jonathan Bell is encouraged by the performance in the 3-2 loss to India in the Olympic Games opener.

It was Ireland's first hockey appearance at the Olympics since 1908 and they impressed with goals from John Jermyn and Conor Harte.

Ireland take on the Netherlands in their second Pool B match on Sunday.

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