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Women’s hockey World Cup will forge Asiad success: Marijne
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
Some observers insist India must choose between World Cup glory and Asian Games Olympic qualification. But Marijne rightly treats them as a single campaign. The tough World Cup group will sharpen the team's defence and penalty corner conversion. The real test is not just results but whether India can close the gap on China. Watch the scoreline on August 16. That number will reveal if the four-year plan is on track.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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