Indian Hockey Teams To Compete In FIH Pro League London Matches

The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey teams are set to face four matches in the FIH Pro League 2023/24. Both teams will play against Germany on the 1st and 8th of June and against Great Britain on the 2nd and 9th of June.

After the Antwerp stage, the Women's Team stands 7th, while the Men's Team is 3rd in the standings. The Indian Men's Hockey Team is being led by Harmanpreet Singh while Salima Tete will be leading the Indian Women's Hockey Team against Great Britain in the FIH Pro League games.

Men's Team Performance and Prospects

The Indian Men's Hockey Team has accumulated 21 points from 12 matches. Their upcoming opponents, Germany and Great Britain are in 6th and 9th positions, respectively, having played only 4 matches each in the league. During the Antwerp stage, India won a shootout against Argentina, lost to Belgium, and concluded with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Argentina.

Reflecting on their journey, Captain Harmanpreet Singh said, "We played intense matches against Argentina and Belgium. We had great moments and some struggles, but overall, the team is improving. We also gave match experience to younger players to enhance team chemistry."

Harmanpreet added, "Our aim in the upcoming matches is to start strong, work on combinations and positioning to perform at our best. The London stage is crucial for our Paris 2024 Olympics preparations."

Women's Team Goals and Challenges

The Indian Women's Hockey Team has earned 8 points from 12 matches and is currently 7th. Their opponents, Germany and Great Britain are in 6th and 8th positions, respectively, having played 4 matches each.

Captain Salima Tete noted, "We are in a rebuilding phase, taking it one game at a time. These matches will help us understand our team chemistry better and improve."

The Indian Men's Hockey Team will play Germany at 1430hrs IST, while the Indian Women's Hockey Team will face Germany at 2145hrs IST.