India Men’s Hockey Team Gears Up for FIH Pro League

The Indian men’s hockey team is ranked fifth in the world, and now is gearing up to begin their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.

Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, India will face World No. 7 Spain on February 15 and 16, followed by tough encounters with World No. 4 Germany on February 18 and 19. India’s team will also clash with Ireland on February 21 and 22 before facing World No. 2 England on February 24 and 25.

After securing a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and winning the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, the Indian team is building momentum. They aim to improve their rankings in the Pro League. Vice-captain Hardik Singh and experienced players like Manpreet Singh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay are ready for the challenge.