The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will also need to find a good first momentum from the Commonwealth Games when they take on Belgium to resume their FIH Pro League campaign against Belgium here on Saturday. While the Indian men's team has to play matches against hosts Belgium (June 11 and 12) and then games against the Netherlands (June 18 and 19 in Rotterdam), the women's team will play Belgium (June 11 and 12), Argentina (June 18 and 19). ) and America (June 21 and 22).
For the Indian women's team, these matches are of more importance ahead of the Women's World Cup to be held in Spain and Netherlands from July 1 to 17. In the FIH Pro League, the Indian men's team is currently at number two with 27 points from 12 matches. They are one place above Belgium, who have the same number of points as India but are behind them in goal difference. India is going to get an opportunity to reach the top again from these matches. The Netherlands are currently at the top with 28 points from 10 matches. Apart from making a mark in the Pro League, the match is also going to be crucial for both the Indian teams to find a good momentum for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games to be held from 28 July to 8 August.
Men's and women's hockey head coaches, respectively, both Graham Reid and Jeneka Schopman have already said that they are looking at these matches in the European stage as a way of strategically strengthening their teams. India has fielded a 20-member men's team under the leadership of Amit Rohidas for this Europe tour. Defenders Surendra Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh and Jarmanpreet Singh are also present in the team's defense along with experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and young Suraj Karkera.
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