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The Indian Women's Hockey Team is gearing up for key FIH Pro League matches in Europe. Captain Salima Tete emphasized reviewing performances to strengthen their gameplay. The team will face top-ranked opponents like Australia and Argentina in London. Meanwhile, the men's squad also seeks crucial wins to stay in contention.

Key Points: Indian Women's Hockey Team Prepares for FIH Pro League Europe Matches

  • Team ranked 6th with 9 points
  • Matches in London, Antwerp, and Berlin
  • Captain Salima Tete focuses on improvement
  • Men's team also eyes crucial wins
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Indian Women's Hockey team gears up for crucial FIH Pro League 2024-25 matches in Europe

The Indian Women's Hockey Team faces Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China in the FIH Pro League 2024-25 European leg, aiming to climb rankings.

"Our aim is to play well and defeat the teams ranked above us. - Salima Tete, Indian Women's Hockey Captain"

London, June 13

The Indian Women's Hockey Team is set to kick off the second and final leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 (Women), facing Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China in the European leg.

Currently ranked 6th with 9 points, the team will play Australia on June 14 and 15, and Argentina on June 17 and 18, at London's Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre.

According to Hockey India release, Indian Captain Salima Tete said, "Our aim is to play well and defeat the teams that are ranked above us in this leg of the FIH Pro League. To prepare for our matches, we have been recording our performances and reviewing them so we can not only improve upon our weaknesses but also know where we are doing well to continue upon those areas during our matches."

After their London matches, the Indian team will head to Antwerp to face Belgium on June 21 and 22, followed by their final two FIH Pro League (Women) matches against China in Berlin on June 28 and 29.

Meanwhile, the Indian Men's Hockey Team will face Australia in Antwerp on June 14 and 15. Ranked 5th with 15 points, the team is looking to bounce back against Australia and gain crucial points to stay in contention for the top three positions.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh emphasised the importance of winning against Australia, saying, "A win against Australia will be very critical for us, as it will not only help us gain crucial points but also give the team a winning momentum. We've had a few close games in the last four matches, and while we have been on the losing end, we want to change that and get some wins under our belts."

- ANI

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Priya K.
So proud of our women's hockey team! They've come such a long way since the Tokyo Olympics. Salima Tete is such an inspiring captain. Hope they can upset higher ranked teams this time 🇮🇳 #ChakDeIndia
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Rahul S.
The matches against China will be crucial - not just for points but also psychologically ahead of Asian Games. Our girls have shown they can compete with best in world. Hope they get more support from govt and corporates.
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Ananya M.
Why isn't women's hockey getting same coverage as men's? They're ranked higher than men's team currently! Star Sports should show all matches live. These athletes deserve equal attention 🙌
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Vikram J.
The analytical approach by reviewing performances is good, but we need more focus on penalty corners. That's where we often lose against top teams like Argentina and Australia.
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Sunita R.
Remember when nobody knew our women's hockey players? Now my daughter has posters of Salima and Rani on her wall! Such great role models for young girls. Wishing them all the best from Punjab!
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Karthik N.
Both teams playing Australia on same day - June 14-15! Double header for hockey fans. Hope both teams make us proud. Men's team needs to improve their defense though, been conceding too many goals lately.

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