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Indian Men s Hockey Team Leaves For Australia For 5-match Test Series

Indira Gandhi International Airport: The Indian senior men’s hockey team is all set to embark on a significant journey as they left from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Monday night, heading towards Australia for a five-match Test series. The five-match Test series will commence on April 6, followed by matches on April 7, 10, 12 and 13, offering fans an exciting display of hockey talent. The tour to Australia presents a crucial opportunity for the Indian team to assess their preparedness, fine-tune their strategies, and identify areas for improvement ahead of the Paris Olympics. With tough competition ahead, the team is geared up to give their best and make every moment count on the field. Having last showcased their prowess during the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24, the Harmanpreet Singh-led team demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience, clinching victory in three out of four matches in Bhubaneswar and maintaining an unbeaten streak in Rourkela (during regulation time). This showcased their dominance and strength on the international stage, setting high expectations for their performance in the upcoming series against Australia. Before leaving for Australia, captain Harmanpreet Singh stated, "As we embark on this crucial tour to Australia, we are filled with determination and excitement. The series presents an excellent opportunity for us to assess our strengths and areas for improvement ahead of the Paris Olympics. We are fully committed to giving our best on the field and making every moment count." Meanwhile, vice captain Hardik Singh added, "This tour holds immense significance for us as we gear up to face tough opponents in Australia. We have been working hard as a team to refine our skills and strategies, and we are confident in our abilities. We are focused on putting up a strong performance and making our country proud." India will take on Australia in the opening match of the series on April 6. Read the full article

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FIH Hockey Pro League: India Loses 4-2 To Netherlands In Shootout

FIH Hockey Pro League: India rallied from an early setback 1-1 before losing out in the penalty bonus shootout (4-2) to World No.1 Netherlands in the second round of FIH Hockey Pro League, here in Rourkela. Despite conceding an early goal to Floris Middendorp in the first quarter, India refused to back down. Vice-captain Hardik Singh rose to the occasion, unleashing a determined effort to level the score in the third quarter, much to the delight of the home crowd. With Krishan Pathak guarding the goal for India, anticipation soared. Though Pathak showcased his skills with a crucial save, India faltered in their attempts, missing twice and ultimately conceding the tiebreak to the Netherlands. The world's top Dutch team was drawn 2-2 by Harmanpreet Singh's side earlier in Bhubaneswar, where they went on to win a bonus point in shootouts. India continue to be placed fourth on the league table after gaining 10 points from five matches. More to follow….. Read the full article

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Asian Games: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Leaves For Hangzhou

Asian Champions Trophy Chennai:  Indian men's hockey team on Tuesday left from Bengaluru airport for Hangzhou to take part in the 19th Asian Games. India will kick off their campaign in the marquee event on September 24 against Uzbekistan.India are placed in Pool A, alongside Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Uzbekistan. Pool B consists of Korea, Malaysia, China, Oman, Thailand, and Indonesia. The top two teams from each Pool will qualify for the semifinal. Harmanpreet Singh, the charismatic defender, has been tasked with leading the squad once more, with Hardik serving as his deputy."The team has been rigorously preparing for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, and we performed well at the recently concluded Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, so the goal is to maintain that level of performance. We have some tough opponents in our Pool, but we are confident in our preparation and hope to finish on the podium," said Captain Harmanpreet before leaving for Hangzhou. The team includes goalkeepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Pathak. Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Sanjay are the defenders selected for the Asian Games. The midfield will be anchored by Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Sumit, and Shamsher Singh, while the attack will be led by Abhishek, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay. Before leaving for Hangzhou, vice-captain Hardik expressed optimism, saying: "We have had some tough practice sessions in the lead-up to the Tournament and everyone in camp is focused, working towards the same goal. "We are in the best possible mental and physical shape to travel to Hangzhou, and we are looking forward to the tough competition in our group. The goal is to continue performing as well as we have in recent months and return from China with a medal," he concluded. India will face Uzbekistan on September 24 before taking on Singapore, Japan and Pakistan on September 26, 28 and 30 respectively. They will play their last group stage match against Bangladesh on October 2. Read the full article

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