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United News of India
a day ago
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- United News of India
Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team continues International Tour with Five-Match European Leg
Antwerp, June 7 (UNI) The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is set to continue its international campaign with a five-match European tour from June 8 to 17, where they will take on Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands. The team, which recently concluded a promising outing at the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, has now reached Europe for the next leg of international exposure. India will begin the tour with three matches against Belgium at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein, in Antwerp. They will then face Australia at Beerschot Tennis Hockey Padel Club, in Kontich, before wrapping up the tour with a match against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Kampong, in Utrecht. In Argentina, the Indian side delivered strong performances against quality opposition. They registered a 2-1 win and a 2-2 (2-3 SO) loss against Chile, earned a 1-1 (2-0 SO) win and a 2-4 loss against hosts Argentina, and defeated Uruguay twice — 3-2 and 2-2 (3-1 SO). The tour served as an important step in the team's preparations, offering valuable lessons in handling high-pressure scenarios and adapting to different playing styles. Notably, these matches are also a key part of India's preparation for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Santiago, Chile, in December 2025. Facing strong international opponents in varied conditions will help fine-tune the squad's combinations, build match temperament, and instill the confidence required to perform on the world stage. Speaking ahead of the European tour, Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Coach Tushar Khandker said, 'This extended tour is an excellent opportunity for our team. We had a valuable learning experience in Argentina, and now moving straight into matches against Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands will allow us to build on that momentum. These are high-calibre teams that will test our tactical and technical depth, as well as our consistency. For many of these players, this is a critical phase in their development, and such tours give them the kind of exposure that can't be replicated in training sessions alone.' 'Most importantly, this tour plays a crucial role in our preparations for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 later this year. Every match we play now helps us get one step closer to being ready for that challenge,' he added. UNI BM
India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Indian Junior women's hockey team continues international tour with 5-match European leg
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is set to continue its international campaign with a five-match European tour from June 8-17, where they will take on Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands. The team, which recently concluded a promising outing at the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, has now reached Europe for the next leg of international exposure. India will begin the tour with three matches against Belgium at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein, in Antwerp. They will then face Australia at Beerschot Tennis Hockey Padel Club, in Kontich, before wrapping up the tour with a match against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Kampong, in Utrecht, as per a press release from Hockey India. In Argentina, the Indian side delivered strong performances against quality opposition. They registered a 2-1 win and a 2-2 (2-3 shootout) loss against Chile, earned a 1-1 (2-0 shootout) win and a 2-4 loss against hosts Argentina, and defeated Uruguay twice -- 3-2 and 2-2 (3-1 shootout). The tour served as an important step in the team's preparations, offering valuable lessons in handling high-pressure scenarios and adapting to different playing styles. Notably, these matches are also a key part of India's preparation for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Santiago, Chile, in December 2025. Facing strong international opponents in varied conditions will help fine-tune the squad's combinations, build match temperament, and instill the confidence required to perform on the world stage. Speaking ahead of the European tour, Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Coach Tushar Khandker said, 'This extended tour is an excellent opportunity for our team. We had a valuable learning experience in Argentina, and now moving straight into matches against Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands will allow us to build on that momentum. These are high-calibre teams that will test our tactical and technical depth, as well as our consistency. For many of these players, this is a critical phase in their development, and such tours give them the kind of exposure that can't be replicated in training sessions alone.' 'Most importantly, this tour plays a crucial role in our preparations for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 later this year. Every match we play now helps us get one step closer to being ready for that challenge,' he added. (ANI)
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
India Junior Women To Face Belgium, Australia And Netherlands In European Leg
Last Updated: The Indian junior women's hockey team will tour Europe from June 8-17, playing Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands. The Indian junior women's hockey team will continue its international campaign with a five-match European tour from 8 to 17 June, competing against Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands. Following a strong showing at the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, the team has arrived in Europe for the next stage of its international development. India will begin the tour with three matches against Belgium at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein, in Antwerp. They will then play against Australia at Beerschot Tennis Hockey Padel Club in Kontich, and conclude the tour with a match against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Kampong in Utrecht. In Argentina, the Indian team delivered impressive performances against high-quality opponents. They secured a 2-1 victory and a 2-2 (2-3 SO) loss against Chile, a 1-1 (2-0 SO) win and a 2-4 loss against hosts Argentina, and defeated Uruguay twice – 3-2 and 2-2 (3-1 SO). This tour proved crucial for the team's preparation, providing valuable experience in managing pressure situations and adapting to diverse playing styles. These matches are also vital to India's preparation for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025, scheduled for Santiago, Chile, in December. Competing against formidable international teams in varied conditions will help refine the squad's combinations, develop match temperament, and enhance confidence ahead of the global tournament. Indian junior women's hockey team coach Tushar Khandker remarked, 'This extended tour is an excellent opportunity for our team. We gained valuable experience in Argentina, and now facing Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands will allow us to build on that momentum. These high-calibre teams will test our tactical and technical prowess, as well as our consistency. For many of these players, this is a critical phase in their development, and such tours provide exposure that cannot be replicated in training sessions alone." He added, 'Most importantly, this tour plays a crucial role in our preparations for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 later this year. Every match we play now helps us get one step closer to being ready for that challenge." (With inputs from IANS) First Published: June 07, 2025, 12:47 IST
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
India junior women's hockey to play matches in Europe
New Delhi, The Indian junior women's hockey team is set to play five away matches against Belgium, Australia and the Netherlands from June 8 to 17, as part of its preparations for this year's FIH Junior Women's World Cup in Santiago, Chile. The Indian team recently had a promising outing at the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, from where it headed straight to Belgium. India will begin the tour with three matches against Belgium at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein, in Antwerp. The Indians will then face Australia at Beerschot Tennis Hockey Padel Club, in Kontich, before wrapping up the tour with a match against the Netherlands at Hockey Club Kampong, in Utrecht. In Argentina, the Indian side delivered strong performances against quality opposition. India registered a 2-1 win and a 2-2 loss against Chile, earned a 1-1 win and a 2-4 loss against hosts Argentina, and defeated Uruguay twice — 3-2 and 2-2 . Facing strong international opponents in varied conditions will help fine-tune the squad's combinations, build match temperament, and instill confidence required to perform at the world stage. "This extended tour is an excellent opportunity for our team. We had a valuable learning experience in Argentina, and now moving straight into matches against Belgium, Australia, and the Netherlands will allow us to build on that momentum," Indian junior women's hockey team coach Tushar Khandker said in a release. "These are high calibre teams that will test our tactical and technical depth, as well as our consistency. For many of these players, this is a critical phase in their development, and such tours give them the kind of exposure that can't be replicated in training sessions alone. "Most importantly, this tour plays a crucial role in our preparations for the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup 2025 later this year. Every match we play now helps us get one step closer to being ready for that challenge," he added.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Indian Junior Women's Hockey team leaves for Four Nations Tournament in Argentina
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 22 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team left from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, in the early hours of Wednesday for the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina. The friendly tournament, part of the team's preparation for the FIH Hockey Junior Women's World Cup in December, will feature Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile alongside India, as the teams battle it for top honours, as per the Hockey India press release. Scheduled from May 25 to June 2, the Four Nations Tournament will see the Indian team play two matches against each of the participating nations. The tournament aims to help the team evaluate their performance, test combinations, and refine strategies ahead of the World Cup. The Indian squad, coached by Tushar Khandker, will be led by goalkeeper Nidhi as Captain, while forward Hina Bano will serve as Vice-Captain. India will open their campaign against Chile on 25 May, followed by a match against Uruguay on 26 May. On 28 May, India will face hosts Argentina, completing the first round of fixtures. Speaking before the team's departure, Captain Nidhi said, 'The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is excited about the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Argentina. We have been working hard in training, and we hope our efforts reflect in the matches. Playing against stronger opponents will only help us improve. We are confident in our abilities and look forward to the upcoming games.' (ANI)
