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Indian women’s hockey face tough World Cup group before Asiad
Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is using the women's hockey World Cup (August 15-30) to build resilience for the Asian Games, where an Olympic berth is on the line. India have been grouped…
The Story in Brief
Chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is using the women's hockey World Cup (August 15-30) to build resilience for the Asian Games, where an Olympic berth is on the line. India have been grouped with China, England, and South Africa. Only two teams advance from the pool.
India won the World Cup Qualifiers and the Nations Cup under Marijne, who joined in January. The team is focused on defensive discipline and converting fewer chances against top sides. China, the Paris Olympics silver medallists, will be the toughest test in both tournaments.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative around Indian hockey often swings between blind faith and instant despair. Sjoerd Marijne’s team has a tough pool, but writing them off before a ball is hit is lazy. The real test is not just winning a match, but showing measurable progress against higher-ranked sides like China. Watch the penalty corner conversion rate and field goals, if India scores 2 out of 3 chances, the gap narrative changes. Can they rise under pressure or will old patterns return?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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