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.
Cristiano Ronaldo made an immediate impact on his return to the starting lineup for Al-Nassr, scoring in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Fateh after missing two matches due to a dispute over financial support and transfer activity, according to Goal.com.
Alexander Hendrickx (14', 17') led the charge for the visitors with a brace, supported by goals from Hugo Labouchere (11') and Arthur de Sloover (15').
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.
At 20, the midfielder has now made his senior debut for India, representing his team against Belgium at the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 in Rourkela on Thursday, according to a release.
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
Portugal legend and Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to end his Saudi Pro League strike and face Al-Ittihad in a high-voltage clash on Friday, according to Goal.com.
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.
The Al-Nassr star had not featured in the club's 1-0 win over Al Riyadh on Monday, in protest of PIF's alleged lack of investment in Al Nassr and to give their arch-rivals, Al Hilal, an advantage and greater effort.
Now selected for the 33-member Senior Men National Coaching Camp in Rourkela, Aditya is looking forward to a strong comeback ahead of the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26, according to a release.
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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.