Austrian Women's Hockey Team in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Hyderabad, March 5
The Austrian women's hockey team touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, as per a release from Hockey India.
The tournament will witness eight nations compete for three crucial qualification spots for the marquee event in Belgium and the Netherlands in August later this year.
Austria have a rich history at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup, having appeared in three of the first four editions of the competition. However, they haven't qualified for the premier event since 1981.
Led by Johanna Czech, Austria will compete against England, Italy and Korea in Pool A, as they look to script history and secure a qualification spot for the first time in 45 years.
Looking forward to the competition, the Captain stated, " This is the first time in India for all of us. So, we are excited and we want to play really good hockey. Our preparation ahead of the tournament was short - we had only one training session - but we're going to give our best. We've got some training sessions here before our games, and we're going to leave everything on the pitch."
Earlier, the Indian Women's Hockey Team also arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. The Scotland Women's Hockey Team also touched down in the city on the same day, marking the beginning of their campaign at the eight-nation tournament.
The Live Streaming of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana 2026 matches will be available on Star sports Khel and JioHotstar.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Exciting to see Hyderabad hosting such a big qualifier! It shows how India is becoming a major hub for international hockey. The Austrian captain's comment about short preparation is honest. Pool A looks tough with England and Korea. Will be watching on Hotstar for sure.
Austria hasn't qualified since 1981? That's a long time. Must be a huge motivation for them. Hope the Hyderabad heat doesn't trouble the European teams too much. Our Indian team should use the home advantage perfectly. Three spots are up for grabs - it's going to be a nail-biter!
As someone who follows women's sports closely, it's great to see this coverage. The focus is often on cricket, so having a World Cup qualifier here is brilliant for hockey. I do wish the article gave a bit more detail on the Indian team's preparation and chances.
Star Sports and Hotstar for streaming is good news. Hope the production quality is top-notch. Let's fill the stands and show the world how passionate Indian fans are! Jai Hind!
The Austrian captain sounds so determined. "Leave everything on the pitch" – that's the spirit! It's their first time in India, I hope they have a wonderful experience beyond just hockey. The cultural exchange is as important as the competition. All the best to all athletes!
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