# Women’s hockey World Cup will forge Asiad success: Marijne

2026-08-08T16:03:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne says the women's hockey World Cup (Aug 15-30) and Asian Games (Sep 19-Oct 4) are interconnected stepping stones. The Asian Games gold offers direct Olympic qualification for 2028 Los Angeles. India, ranked ninth, face a tough pool with China, England and South Africa. Only two advance. Marijne, who joined in January, has led the team to World Cup qualification and Nations Cup win. He emphasises unity and defensive discipline. The first match against China on August 16 will be a test.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/hockey/hockey-marijne-plans-to-use-world-cup-to-forge-asiad-success-101786197943899.html>

Tags: Asian Games 2026, China hockey, Hockey World Cup, Indian women's hockey, Olympic qualification, Sjoerd Marijne
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