India To Host FIH Pro League Matches In Bhubaneswar And Rourkela
The Indian men’s hockey team is set to begin their journey in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 in Bhubaneswar. The team, which finished fourth last season, will play against teams from Ireland, the Netherlands, India, Spain, and Australia. The first match will be against Spain on February 10, followed by the Netherlands on February 19. India will then face Australia on February 15 and Ireland on February 16. The captain, Harmanpreet Singh, emphasized the importance of the Pro League, as winning it will allow the team to directly qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup in 2026 and prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team’s captain, Harmanpreet, highlighted the importance of the tournament, as winning it would directly qualify the team for the FIH Hockey World Cup in 2026. The Indian men’s hockey team aims to perform better than last season and prepare for the Olympics. Their journey begins with matches in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela starting on February 10.