Hockey: India's World Cup Journey Begins at FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are set to kick off their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. This marks the beginning of their journey towards the 2026 World Cup, with the Pro League winner securing automatic qualification. The men's team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, aims to build on their Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medal success. The women's team, under new captain Salima Tete and coach Harendra Singh, seeks redemption after missing Olympic qualification. Both teams face tough competition in the coming days, with matches against top-ranked opponents.

 

Source: The Indian Express