The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams have four matches remaining in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. They will face Germany on June 1 and 8 and Great Britain on June 2 and 9, aiming to maximize their points tally. Currently, the Women’s Team is ranked 7th, while the Men’s Team holds the 3rd position in the points table following the Antwerp stage.
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team has accumulated 21 points from 12 matches. Their upcoming opponents, Germany and Great Britain, are positioned 6th and 9th respectively, each having played only four matches in the league so far. In Antwerp, India secured a 2-2 (5-4 SO) shootout win against Argentina, suffered a 1-4 defeat to Belgium, and endured a 2-2 (1-3 SO) shootout loss to Belgium before clinching a thrilling 5-4 victory against Argentina.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Captain Harmanpreet Singh stated, “We played some intense matches against Argentina and Belgium in Antwerp, both of whom are in our pool for the Paris 2024 Olympics. We showcased some scintillating hockey at times and faced struggles at others, but the team is consistently improving. We also took this opportunity to give younger players valuable match experience and enhance our overall team chemistry.”
He added, “Our aim in the upcoming matches is to start strong, work on our combinations and positioning, and play to the best of our abilities. The London stage of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 is crucial for our preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics, and we are eager to face Germany and Great Britain.”
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is currently 7th with 8 points from 12 matches, while Germany and Great Britain are 6th and 8th respectively, each having played four matches so far in the league.
Looking ahead to the forthcoming games, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain Salima Tete commented, “We are in a rebuilding phase, taking it one game at a time. We are confident that the upcoming matches will help us better understand our team chemistry and improve as we move forward.”
