# India aim to write own World Cup history, says Fulton

2026-08-09T03:46:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India men's hockey team opens its World Cup campaign against Wales on 15 August, Independence Day, in Amstelveen. Coach Craig Fulton says the team wants to 'write our own piece of World Cup history' and end a 51-year medal drought. Ranked seventh, with a 5% bookmakers' chance, India are not favourites. Fulton has stressed a one-game-at-a-time approach, beginning with Wales. The squad includes young players Yashdeep Siwach and Aditya Lalage, and has developed other drag-flick options to reduce the burden on captain Harmanpreet Singh. The team also faces a packed calendar with the Asian Games immediately after the World Cup.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/we-want-to-write-our-own-world-cup-history-craig-fulton-on-indias-bid-to-end-51-year-wait-for-podium-finish/articleshow/133061579.cms>
- nationalheraldindia.com <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/sports/world-cup-hockey-coach-craig-fulton-wants-his-men-to-write-own-history>

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