Hockey players excited for Paris 2024

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Ranchi. With just a week left for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi to begin, the excitement among hockey fans is high as the Indian women’s team vie for a top 3 finish to secure a berth at the Paris Olympics 2024 Games .

The teams in the field include current world No. 5 Germany, former Asian Games champions Japan, Chile and Czech Republic, who have been placed in Pool A while hosts India have been placed in Pool B along with the United States, New Zealand and Italy.

The Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf venue is abuzz with activity with participating teams flocking to the city and testing their mettle on the ground that recently hosted the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. Where the Indian team led by Savita secured the top position.

Building on the confidence gained from that win, India are ready to give their best performance in a do-or-die tournament.

Captain Savita said on the team’s preparations, “The team is motivated, especially after winning the Asian Champions Trophy. Our preparation has been very good and the team consists of players who have played Olympic qualifiers in the past and understand well that What is the level of performance required for this? It is a do or die fight for us and we are ready for every challenge.”

Whereas vice captain Nikki Pradhan, who is from Jharkhand. He said, “Every member of the team wants to participate in the Olympic Games. There is a lot of excitement not only among the team members but also among the hockey fans of Jharkhand and I am sure they will come in large numbers to show their support for us.” Will.”

The Indian team will face the United States in its opening match on January 13. Then, it will play against New Zealand on January 14. After that the team will get one day’s rest.

After this, India will play Italy on 16 January. While the semi-final and final matches are scheduled on January 18 and January 19.

The top 3 teams of the tournament will earn their ticket to the Paris Olympic Games.

–IANS

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