India Gears Up for FIH Hockey Pro League: European Challenges Ahead

Hockey India made a significant announcement on Thursday, unveiling the 24-member Indian Men's Hockey Team set to compete in the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25. The highly anticipated tournament will take place in Amstelveen, Netherlands, and Antwerp, Belgium, from June 7 to June 22.

Veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has been reaffirmed as Captain, while midfield dynamo Hardik Singh will serve as Vice-Captain. India's campaign kicks off with two matches against the Netherlands on June 7 and 9, followed by a face-off with Argentina on June 11-12 at Amstelveen's Wagner Stadium.

The squad will then shift to Antwerp for encounters against Australia on June 14-15, culminating in a showdown with hosts Belgium on June 21-22. With prior wins in Bhubaneswar, India seeks to capitalize on their momentum, as emphasized by Chief Coach Craig Fulton, who aims to secure points for World Cup qualification.

(With inputs from agencies.)