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    "excerpt": "Hockey Asia Cup: The Indian men\u2019s and women\u2019s U-18 hockey teams will each take on Australia\u2019s U-18 teams in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central Centre here. The exposure series follows the U-18 National Coaching Camp, which began at SAI Bhopal on April 19, 2026, and will serve as vital preparation for the U18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, beginning later this month.\n",
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    "editor1": "Hockey Asia Cup: The Indian men\u2019s and women\u2019s U-18 hockey teams will each take on Australia\u2019s U-18 teams in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central Centre here. The exposure series follows the U-18 National Coaching Camp, which began at SAI Bhopal on April 19, 2026, and will serve as vital preparation for the U18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, beginning later this month.\n<p>For the women\u2019s team, the four-match series against Australia will begin on May 15, followed by the second match on May 17. The third game is scheduled for May 18, while the final encounter will be played on May 20. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The men\u2019s team will begin their series on May 15, followed by their second match on May 17. The third game will be played on May 18, while the series concludes with the last fixture on May 20.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Men\u2019s coach Sardar Singh highlighted the progress made during the camp and the importance of the upcoming matches, saying, \u201cWe\u2019ve had a very productive phase here at SAI Bhopal, and the players have responded well to the intensity and expectations. A key focus during this camp has been to strengthen their fundamentals and basics across all positions, so they are better prepared for the demands of modern hockey and can steadily progress towards the senior level. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The men\u2019s team will begin their series on May 15, followed by their second match on May 17. The third game will be played on May 18, while the series concludes with the last fixture on May 20.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Live Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Women\u2019s Coach Rani Rampal echoed a similar sentiment, adding, \u201cThe camp at SAI Bhopal has been a good phase for us to work with the players, and we\u2019re happy with how they\u2019ve approached it. The matches against Australia\u2019s U-18 team will give them a great chance to play at a higher level and prepare for the U-18 Asia Cup. It\u2019s an opportunity for each player to showcase their ability and what they have learned.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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