Sjoerd marijne
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'Very Competitive And Balanced Pool, For Us It’s About How We Show Up,' Says Coach India Women Coach Sjoerd Marijne After FIH Hockey World Cup Draw
FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium: After India women placed in Pool D alongside England, China, and South Africa for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is confident that his team is mindful of the stern tests ahead and can consistently express their style of hockey.
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is preparing for the marquee event following the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in August this year, after draw revealed on Tuesday evening.
China are the top-ranked team in the group, currently ranked World No. 4. India’s recent opponents in the finals and winners of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana - England are ranked sixth, with India and South Africa ranked ninth and nineteenth, respectively. With vastly different styles of play, the group will pose an exciting challenge for the Indian squad.
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