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Hockey WC 2026: India Will Take Motivation From 1975 Triumph, Says Coach Fulton Ahead Of Opener
Hockey World Cup: Ahead of India's opening Pool D match in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, being played in Belgium and the Netherlands, head coach Craig Fulton said his team will take "real motivation" from the country's triumph in the World Cup in 1975.
Eight-time Olympic gold medallists India are celebrating the golden jubilee of their 1975 World Cup triumph, and coach Fulton said that triumph will be a big inspiration for the 2026 campaign, which they will start against Wales at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Saturday.
On the eve of the opening match, India coach Fulton and Wales head coach Danny Newcombe shared their thoughts on their upcoming match, their overall campaign and their preparations for the tournament. England and Pakistan are the other two teams in the four-team group.
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