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India Gazette
8 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Indian men's team raring to go against Argentina in European Leg of FIH Hockey Pro League
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team has not had the best start to the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men). While the narrow defeats against the Netherlands are now in the past, the team is now preparing for its next challenge against Argentina in Amsterdam. The two teams have faced each other frequently in recent years, and India holds a favourable record against Argentina. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, the sides played out an entertaining draw. However, in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 (Men), India defeated Argentina twice -- the second win coming via a shootout. Speaking ahead of the upcoming matches, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh said, as quoted from Hockey India, 'We are aware of the task at hand in the matches against Argentina. The team is working hard every day in training, and we are confident of doing well. Argentina is a strong team, and at this level, no match is easy.' With six matches remaining in the competition, India currently sits fourth on the points table with 15 points. With a spot at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 up for grabs, the Indian Men's Hockey Team is determined to perform well in the remaining fixtures and secure maximum points against tough opponents. Reflecting on the road ahead, Harmanpreet added, 'We are prepared for whatever comes our way. We've prepared well for this tournament and tried various combinations and strategies in the lead-up. We are confident of putting on a strong performance against Argentina.' So far, in the FIH Hockey Pro League (Men), India has never lost a regulation-time match to Argentina. The only defeat came in a shootout in 2022 in Bhubaneswar. With both upcoming fixtures set to be played in Amsterdam, India will aim to maintain its strong record. 'The team has a good track record against Argentina, but we're not taking anything for granted. Those results are in the past -- we need to perform in the present to stay on course for World Cup qualification. The team has been training well, and the coaching staff has been giving us a lot of encouragement. I'm confident we'll deliver strong performances,' Harmanpreet concluded. (ANI)
News18
a day ago
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- News18
India Vs Netherlands Live Score, FIH Pro League: IND 0-0 NED
India Vs Netherlands Live Score, Hockey Match Today: Following a closely contested match that ended in a 1-2 loss against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25, the Indian men's hockey team is determined to make a strong comeback in their second match against the World No. 1 team on June 9 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The Indian team showed promise early in the first half, with captain Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner to give his side the lead. However, the Dutch team rallied and ultimately secured the win with a brace from Thijs van Dam, including the decisive goal in the 58th minute. With seven games remaining in the competition, India currently stands fourth in the points table with 15 points. With a spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 at stake, India aims to perform well in the remaining matches and accumulate maximum points against tough opponents. Where to watch the India vs Netherlands FIH Pro League match? All FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) matches will be streamed live on JioHotstar and broadcast on Star Sports Select.
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
India aims to bounce back after narrow loss against Netherlands in FIH Hockey Pro League
Amstelveen [Netherlands], June 8 (ANI): After a closely contested match which ended in 1-2 loss against the Netherlands in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men), the Indian Men's Hockey Team is eager to bounce back in their second encounter against the World No. 1 side on 9th June 2025 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The Indian side showed promise in the early phases of the first half, with Captain Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner to give his side the lead. The Dutch side, however, made a strong comeback and ultimately emerged victorious courtesy of a brace from Thijs van Dam, which included the winning goal in the 58th minute, as per the Hovkey India press release. With seven games left to play in the competition, India currently stands fourth in the points table with 15 points. With the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 spot up for grabs, India will aim to do well in the remaining matches and gain maximum points against challenging opponents. Reflecting on the team's performance in the last match, the Indian team's head coach Craig Fulton said, 'We did well in the first half, but the third quarter wasn't as good. In the fourth quarter, we did well again and were winning the ball, but we weren't getting any shots on goal. It was unfortunate to lose like that because I thought we could push for a draw.' With the team gearing up for the next game, Fulton commented on his team's mindset and stated, 'We want to push ourselves as hard as we can, especially against a team like the Netherlands. It was close and we had our chances, so we just need to keep pushing on. We've got seven more games, so there's a long way to go.' 'We'll have to look at the match recording, have a debrief with the boys, get their opinion on what we tried to do and then see where we can make improvements,' he added. The team's Captain Harmanpreet Singh spoke on similar lines and stated, 'The last match gave us clear areas to improve and as a unit, we're ready to respond. Everyone is determined to bounce back and beat a challenging opponent like the Netherlands. This squad has the potential to beat every opposition and we will ensure we give it our all on the field in the crucial matches coming ahead.' (ANI)
India Gazette
29-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Indian Men's Hockey Team leaves for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-25
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team has departed from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, ahead of their European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22. India will kick off their European leg with back-to-back encounters against the Netherlands on 7th and 9th June, followed by a double-header against Argentina on 11th and 12th June, with all four matches set to take place at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. The team will then head to Antwerp, Belgium, for their next challenge, where they will lock horns with Australia on 14th and 15th June before ending their campaign with two crucial matches against hosts Belgium on 21st and 22nd June. Before their departure, veteran dragflicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh stated, as quoted by Hockey India press release, 'This European leg is crucial for us as we face some of the world's best teams. We had a few mixed results in the Bhubaneswar Leg, but we are in a good position in the standings, and we will build on this. Our focus is on securing maximum points and qualifying for the next year's World Cup through this tournament.' Vice-captain Hardik Singh echoed a similar sentiment and said, 'We have had a very productive training camp over the last few weeks. I am confident that the boys will deliver in Europe. The atmosphere in the squad is very positive, and everyone is pushing each other to perform at their best. These matches will be a great opportunity to test ourselves against some of the best in the world.' India are currently third in the standings with fifteen points and will be eyeing to build on their position with a spot in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 up for grabs. (ANI)
