Indian Women's Hockey: A New Beginning Amidst Challenges

The Indian women's hockey team is aiming for a resurgence with an eye on the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Overcoming recent struggles, the team views the Asian Champions Trophy as a stepping stone. Coach Harendra Singh emphasizes fitness and mental strength as key areas of focus.

The Indian women's hockey team is poised for a fresh start, with the World Cup and Olympics as its long-term goals, chief coach Harendra Singh announced on Sunday. He stated that the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) would form the foundation for the team's future plans.

Despite a challenging period following their fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Games, the team is determined to overcome their past setbacks. Coach Harendra affirmed that significant effort has been invested in rectifying previous mistakes and preparing for an impressive performance at the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Paris Olympics.

Fitness and mental resilience are pivotal to their strategy, as Harendra highlighted the importance of these aspects for modern hockey success. The ACT presents a prime opportunity for the players, including rising stars like Deepika and Manisha Chauhan, to display their skills and progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)