The Indian men's hockey team is geared up for a fresh start as they shift focus to the Hobart leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. Eager to bounce back and deliver improved performances, India will take on Spain
As the Indian Men's Hockey Team takes the field against Argentina in the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 Rourkela Leg today, the atmosphere is electric, according to a release.
The coach under whom India missed their first-ever Olympic medal by a whisker at the Tokyo Games said he was delighted by his reappointment in January and hoped to steer the team to victories.
India showed enough character in the second half, creating some notable opportunities with Shilanand Lakra and Aditya Lalage coming close to finding the back of the net.
Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') scored the goals for Belgium, while Shilanand Lakra (29') was the goalscorer for India
While highlighting her personal focus, Navneet reiterated that the team's primary objective remains qualification for the 2026 Women's FIH Hockey World Cup. "Our goal is very clear. We want to qualify for the World Cup and give our best performance in the qualifiers," she remarked.
The Rourkela leg will feature hosts India, alongside international heavyweights Argentina and Belgium, promising high-intensity encounters against some of the world's top hockey nations, as per a press release from Hockey India.
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said the veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh asked for a rest himself and is absolutely fit. Notably, Manpreet was not named in the list of 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Hockey Coaching Camp.
The tournament not only delivered competitive matches but also saw several young Indian players step up their game and make a strong impression with their consistent and match-winning performances.
When the 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's Hockey National Camp was announced, the omission of Manpreet, a veteran with 400-plus appearances for Team India at the senior level, raised eyebrows. Having performed consistently in Indian colours and being a crucial part of Ra
Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha, from February 1 to 7, according to a release.