July 1, 2025

The Indian women's hockey team faced a challenging season in Europe, resulting in their relegation from the FIH Pro League to the FIH Nations League. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to secure outright wins and faced shortcomings in crucial moments, particularly in defence against penalty corners. Coach Harendra Singh highlighted the team's lack of composure and efficiency under pressure, emphasizing the need for improvement in both attack and defence. The impact of relegation means India will miss out on quality matches in the upcoming season and will have to win the FIH Nations Cup to re-enter the Pro League. The team's focus now shifts to the Asia Cup, where they aim to make significant improvements and secure a spot in the World Cup next year. The experience gained from tough matches in the Pro League is seen as valuable for the upcoming challenges, with a young squad looking to enhance their performance under Harendra's guidance.

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