January 18 - India Will Open Campaign in FIH Pro League: What should you know?

The Indian men's hockey team is going to begin their FIH Pro League at home and it would be against the Netherlands and play a complete of eight home games with all in all six matches in January and February of 2020 and followed by two games in May.

As per the schedule of the FIH Pro League season 2 that got released on Wednesday, India that pulled out of inaugural edition of this tournament shall play the Dutch side on January 18 and 19 the following year. You know what then India shall host world champions Belgium on 8^th and 9^th of February followed by two more home matches against Australia on February twenty second and twenty third. Next the Indian team would leave for the far games in Germany in the month of April on 25^th and 26^th and then in Great Britain in May 2 and 3.

When will Indians be back on Soil?

India shall return to play the matches on the home-soil on twenty third and twenty fourth May against New Zealand before they go to Argentina to play on June 5^th and June 6^th. Here you have to know that India shall play the last leg of this Pro League round-robin matches in Spain on June thirteen and four fourteen. In simple words, India is going to play all in all of eight home games with six matches in the months of January and February and two games in the month of May.

The chief coach Graham Reid of India emphasised on the significance of day today exposures against top teams ahead of that of the Tokyo Olympics. He mentioned that they are absolutely excited about the forecast of playing in the Pro League the following year. To have experienced it first-hand, he said that he knows how significant it is to have frequent competition.  Moreover he said that to play against the finest teams in the world and measure the depth of this brilliant young squad is going to be perfect preparation for the Tokyo Olympics if they qualify in November.

Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh did showcase the excitement of the team following the announcement of the schedule.  He said that they are really excited to begin their first FIH Pro League campaign on home soil in month of January. The league caters a wonderful opportunity to play against top teams in the universe and they expect all the matches to get challenging. Moreover he also mentioned that he is sure that playing continuous top-level matches shall be absolutely advantageous in the all-significant Olympic year and it might also mean good match exposure for all the players in the core group.

He said that since India will be playing the home leg against top teams such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Australia, he is certain that hockey fans in India shall get to watch the absolutely finest of hockey. India has always relished playing such teams on home soil.

Conclusion

Thus, are you excited about Hockey matches that are lined up in the near future? It is going to be full fun and absolute competition. Today Hockey match or any other matches; you can stay updated about everything once you stay tuned to these posts!