Eight-time Olympic champions India thrashed France 6-2 in the men's hockey event while the women defeated Poland 3-0 in the 2012 London Olympics qualifiers at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, Tuesday.

Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh was again the star of the night with a slamming in three (9th, 30th and 37th), two from penalty corners. Sandeep is also the leading goal scorer in the tournament with seven goals from three matches. Shivendra Singh (4th), S.V.Sunil (39th) and Tushar Khandekar (62nd) added to the tally.

France struck two from penalty corners with Lucas Sevestre and Fabien Magner converting in 35th and 56th minute.

India were in complete control of the match with their pace and aggression and their defence caved in under relentless attack from the Indian forwards.

India were 3-0 by the 30th minute with Sandeep converting a penalty strike after Sunil was fouled in the French D.  

France, however, stunned the Indian defence at the stroke of half-time after Sevestre converted the first penalty corner that came their way.

In the second half, India continued in the same breadth and scored two lovely field goals from Tushar and Sunil that was a delight to watch.

Earlier, the women hockey team's unbeaten run continued with a 3-0 win over Poland.

India were unimpressive in the first-half but raised their game after the break with two goals for a comfortable victory against the World No. 28.

India took the lead in the 14th minute through Ritu Rani and doubled the lead in the 36th minute through Rani Rampaul while Poonam Rani completed the scoreline in the 62nd minute.