The eight-team tournament features hosts India alongside England, Scotland, South Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales and Austria. The competition will offer three direct qualification spots for the upcoming global showpiece.
Marijne, who returned to the women’s programme in December 2025 after a four-year break, said the initial focus is on raising fitness levels while ensuring the squad functions as a united group before shifting attention to technical aspects.
Marijne rejoins the Indian set-up after previously guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympic Games, marking only the team’s second appearance at the Olympics in over 36 years.
The development was followed by the appeal of Kaur who challenged the last week's single bench order refused to stay the release of the book.
The 45-year-old Dutchman, who is based in 's-Hertogenbosch, admitted that it is tough to be away from his wife and children -- three daughters and a son --, during the difficult time.
Prime Minister's appeal received a massive response from the citizens and everyone including the sporting heroes participated in large numbers.
The women's hockey team were the first to get affected by the COVID-19 which has so far affected more than 80 people and has claimed two lives as well.
After a successful 2019 where the Indian women's team succeeded in its ambition of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, the side is scheduled to begin the new year with a tour of New Zealand.
"I am happy with the win because matches like these are not easy," Marijne said.
“We still lack consistency which was evident in the final against Malaysia," India's chief coach said.
