FIH Pro League Live Score, India vs Belgium: Both the Indian hockey teams will face Argentina in the FIH Pro League today.
India vs Belgium FIH Pro League Live Score Updates: India men’s and women’s hockey teams return to action in Antwerp on Thursday as they take on hosts Belgium in back-to-back matches at the FIH Pro League. First up, Salima Tete and Co will look to bounce back from a big defeat in their previous outing. Following that, Harmanpreet Singh’s side face a tough test on their road to Paris Olympics as they take on Tokyo 2020 gold medallists.
On Wednesday, the teams had mixed fortunes as they kicked off their European leg in the Pro League. Against world No 2 Argentina, Salima’s side were comfortably second best, as they lost 0-5. They conceded a goal each in the first three quarters and two in the final 15. Under returning head coach Harendra Singh, it was a tough start as they look to rebuild after the disappointment of not qualifying for Paris 2024.
The men’s team, however, played out a fighting 2-2 draw in regulation time against Argentina and then clinched a bonus point in the shootout. Read more about that match here.
The Indian teams will play four matches in the Antwerp mini tournament before finishing their season at the London leg immediately after.
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: In India’s draw against Argentina, Sreejesh was sensational again but there was another positive too
Mandeep Singh (11’) and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (55’) scored a goal each for India in the first and final quarters, in a match where India’s level fluctuated across the 60 minutes. (Hockey India)
The Indian men’s hockey team’s return to FIH Pro League action on Wednesday in Antwerp was a case of one thing we knew well about them and another where a lot of improvement is expected.
There is no doubting the legacy of PR Sreejesh in Indian hockey, but the 36-year-old offered another reminder that he is not just here by reputation, but on the weight of his performances. On the other hand, there has been a lot of scrutiny of the team’s ability to score field goals in big matches and not just depend on drag flicks. (Read more from Vinayakk Mohanrangan)
