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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian women's hockey team leaves for European Leg of FIH Pro League
Eyeing a strong outing in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, the Indian women's hockey team departed for Amsterdam from Bengaluru on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) morning. The Indian team will train in Amsterdam until June 8 before heading to London for their first four matches against Australia and Argentina. India will take on the Australian women's team on June 14 and 15, followed by matches against Argentina on June 17 and 18. Subsequently, India will travel to Antwerp on June 19 for their next two matches against Belgium, scheduled for June 21 and 22. They will conclude the European leg with two matches against China on June 28 and 29 in Berlin. "This is a very crucial leg of the FIH Pro League for us, as we will be facing four very strong teams. We've already played a Test match against Australia earlier this year, and we'll further fine-tune our strategy in Amsterdam before our matches against the Hockeyroos and others," India captain Salima Tete said in a Hockey India release. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur echoed Salima's thoughts. "We know we have some tough games ahead, but the team is confident after our performance in the Bhubaneswar leg of the Pro League. We're determined to go all out and collect valuable points in Europe." India will look to build on their momentum in the India leg of Pro League in February this year. India held world No. 1 Netherlands to a 2-2 draw and earned a bonus point in the shootout in Bhubaneswar. Earlier this month, the team also tested new combinations in Perth, Australia, during five friendly matches against Australia A and the Hockeyroos.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian women's hockey team leaves for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-25
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 28 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team departed from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for Amsterdam on May 28 morning, kicking off the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 (Women). The team will train in Amsterdam, Netherlands, until June 8 before heading to London, UK, for their first four matches against Australia and Argentina. India will take on the Australia Women's Team on June 14 and 15, followed by matches against the Argentina Women's Team on June 17 and June 18. Subsequently, the team will travel to Antwerp on June 19 for their next two matches against the Belgium National Team, scheduled for June 21 and June 22. They will conclude the European leg with two matches against China on June 28 and June 29 in Berlin, Germany, a release said. Ahead of departure, Indian women's hockey team captain Salima Tete highlighted the significance of the tour, stating, 'This is a very crucial leg of the FIH Pro League for us, as we will be facing four very strong teams. We've already played a test match against Australia earlier this year, and we'll further fine-tune our strategy in Amsterdam before our matches against the Hockeyroos and others.' Vice-Captain Navneet Kaur echoed Salima's thoughts, adding, 'We know we have some tough games ahead, but the team is confident after our performance in the Bhubaneswar leg of the Pro League. We're determined to go all out and collect valuable points in Europe.' India will look to build on their February momentum, when they held world No. 1 Netherlands to a 2-2 draw and earned a bonus point in the shootout in Bhubaneswar. Earlier this month, the team also tested new combinations in Perth, Australia, during five friendly matches against Australia A and the Hockeyroos. (ANI)
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Indian women's hockey team announced for FIH Pro League European Leg
Hockey India announced the 24-member Indian women's hockey team led by Salima Tete for the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024/2025 on Monday. The European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, scheduled to take place in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from 14 to 29 June. India will play twice against each of the four participating teams—Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China—beginning their campaign with a clash against Australia on 14 June. The team will be led by Salima Tete and experienced forward Navneet Kaur will serve as the vice-captain. Chief coach Harendra Singh selected the team after analysing the performance on the recently concluded Australia tour where the Indian team played five matches, won one and lost four. Talking about the team, Harendra said,'We've gone with a balanced squad that blends experience with young talent. The European leg is a crucial phase of the Pro League, and we are expecting high-intensity matches against some of the best teams in the world. Every player selected has shown great commitment and readiness during our recent camps and Australia tour.' 'Also, the Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar showed us both our strengths and the areas where we need to sharpen up. We have taken those lessons seriously, and the group is hungry to raise our performance level. The European leg will be a great test of our mental toughness and tactical discipline. Our goal is to keep building momentum and grow as a team with every match,' he added. In the Bhubaneswar leg of the tournament, India registered two wins, two draws and four losses from the eight games played. India started well with a 3-2 win and draw against England in the first two games. India lost next three games before registering a 1-0 win against Germany. In the last two games of the league, India put a good show against Olympic Champions Netherlands losing 2-4 in the first game and winning shootout after 2-2 draw in the second game. Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam Defenders: Sushila Chanu, Jyoti, Suman Devi, Jyoti Singh, Ishika Chaudhary, Jyoti Chhatri. Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sujata Kujur, Manisha Chauhan, Neha, Salima Tete, Mahima Tete, Lalremsiami, Sunelita Toppo, Sharmila Devi Forwards: Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Deepika Soreng, Sakshi Rana, Beauty Dung Dung, Baljeet Kaur, Rutuja Pisal
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Hockey: India women end Australia tour with 1-0 win
The Indian Women's Hockey Team enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Australia in the fifth and final game of their Australia tour, at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Navneet Kaur (21') scored the only goal of the match to ensure India ended the series on a strong note. In the first quarter, Australia dominated the play and won two penalty corners but India's resilient defence denied them the opening goal. Six minutes into the second quarter, India clinched the lead courtesy of a field goal from Vice Captain Navneet Kaur. It was a cagey affair in the second half with both teams eyeing to score a goal but India held their composure at the back and successfully defended their slim lead. In the final quarter, Australia received a crucial penalty corner, however, they squandered the chance to equalise and handed over the victory to the visitors. After two losses against the Australia A side and two losses against the senior team, India bounced back well in the series with a positive win over the hosts on the final day. India's 26-member squad, led by captain Salima Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, played the Australian senior team thrice, and despite a spirited performance were handed two defeats by the hosts. Before the game against the Australian senior side, the Indian team also played friendlies against the Australia A side, but were not able to register wins despite gritty and determined performances. With one eye on the World Cup next year and the FIH Hockey Pro League in Europe later this year, the Indian team is also trying out new combinations and strategies on this tour of Australia. A win in the final game of the tour is sure to inject confidence into the team for the upcoming months.
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Indian women's hockey team ended Australia tour with a win
Indian women's hockey team ended the Australia tour with a win defeating the Australian team 1-0 in the final game on Sunday at the Perth Hockey Stadium. Indian forward Navneet Kaur scored the only goal in the 21st minute to register the lone win of the tour. It was a solid start for Australia as they dominated the proceedings in the first quarter and won two penalty corners. However, Indian defence stood tall to keep the scoreline at 0-0. In the second quarter India took the lead as Navneet scored the only game of the game. It was a cagey affair in the second half with both teams eyeing to score a goal but India held their composure at the back and successfully defended their slim lead. In the final quarter, Australia received a crucial penalty corner, however, they squandered the chance to equalise and handed over the victory to the visitors. In the first two games against the Australian women's hockey team, India lost 0-2 and 2-3. While the first game was an easy win for Australia, the Indian team fought well in the second game only to lose by one goal. 'The defeats do hurt us, especially when we have conceded soft goals in, but there is nothing that can replace or match up to the intensity of playing these matches. The more games and game time team gets the better it is for the players, especially the younger ones. This tour is of a lot of importance as facing top quality opposition is extremely crucial for the development of the squad,' Chief Coach Harendra Singh had said after the second game's loss. Indian women's hockey team played a total of five games on the tour and ended with one win and four losses. The first two games were against Australia A where the Indian team lost both matches.
