Indian hockey team captain
Before the introduction of the FIH Pro League’s campaign on Friday, Indian Mains Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh said that the main goal of his team was to win every match and qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup by staying in the top of the league and staying in the league in the league. Is. India will start their campaign in the FIH Pro League against Spain in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, and then play from Spain once again the next day. After this, the team will play against Germany on 16 and 19 February.
Harmanpreet said this
Talking to the media before the inauguration of the FIH Pro League, Harmanpreet said, “We have got very good practice from Hockey India League. We have got a chance to maintain our fitness. ” He also said, “We just want to play well, all the players are fit and we aim to win every match in the Pro League, so that we can qualify directly in view of the 2026 World Cup.”
The Men’s Hockey World Cup of 2026 will be held between 14 and 30 August at Wavere in Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands. Harmanpreet, who is currently considered one of the best dragflicors in the world, praised Jugraj Singh, the top scorer of the domestic Hockey India League (HIL). He said, “We have seen some great domestic players in HIL. It was a good opportunity for young players and he took full advantage of it. Jugraj scored the most goals, and his performance was very spectacular. I am happy for him, and These are a good sign for the national team. “
Coach made a big statement
The captain also clarified that his team would not take Spain lightly. He said, “Spain’s team is very strong and we cannot take it lightly. Our attention is only on our game and we are committed to performing our best.” India’s head coach Craig Fulton also described the FIH Pro League as an opportunity to seek a good combination for the team. He said, “This is a chance for us to prepare the right team combination. We will do some new experiments and see what the best works for us.” In this way, the Indian team is engaged in testing their strategies through the FIH Pro League and creating a strong base for the upcoming World Cup.