Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men’s hockey team given tough pool
The Netherlands (the top-ranked nation), Germany (4), Great Britain (5), Spain (8), the host nation, France (9), and South Africa (14) will make up pool A.
The Netherlands (the top-ranked nation), Germany (4), Great Britain (5), Spain (8), the host nation, France (9), and South Africa (14) will make up pool A.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed happiness over this achievement of the Indian hockey team and congratulated each member of the team.
"We'll play with confidence, and our goal is to leave China with no regrets at the end of the tournament," Abhishek said of his selection.
The Harare born Fulton started as player-cum-coach of Chelmsford Club in England and thereafter coached club teams in South Africa .
India dominated the match and had 51 percent of possession while Wales had 48 percent. India made 28 attacking circle penetration.
Modi tweeted, "Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian
In January, FIH had introduced its new match-based model for the calculation of the world rankings, with the Pro League matches that were played earlier.
Akashdeep further pointed out that spotting and nurturing of talent across the country has been a big boost for the national hockey team.
Men's Hockey team forward Ramandeep Singh expressed that he will be taking rest for a few days before resuming his fitness training at home.
The men's hockey team is scheduled to play New Zealand in its opening match of the Tokyo Olympics while the women's side face the Netherlands.