India Women’s Hockey Team Eyes Asian Games Gold, LA 2028 Olympic Berth After Historic World Cup
India’s squad, led by Salima Tete, seeks the Asian Games title and the FIH Olympic quota place reserved for the top eligible finisher.
- On Tuesday, the Indian women's hockey team departed Bengaluru for the Asian Games in Japan, targeting a gold medal and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Led by captain Salima Tete and Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne, the squad enters following a historic fifth-place World Cup finish, India's best result since the inaugural 1974 edition.
- The 20-member roster combines experienced players and young talent, bolstered by an unbeaten Nations Cup title run in Auckland earlier this year.
- India competes in Pool B, opening against Uzbekistan on September 20; the highest-placed eligible team earns automatic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- "Our goal is very clear—we want to fight for the gold medal," Tete said, emphasizing that consistency and discipline will be essential to meet the challenge.
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India women’s hockey team eyes Asian Games gold, LA 2028 Olympic berth after historic World Cup
The Indian women's hockey team is heading to the Asian Games with high hopes. Their primary objective is securing gold and an Olympic Games berth. This follows a strong fifth-place finish at the recent World Cup tournament. The squad combines experienced players with emerging young talent for this challenge. They will compete in Pool B, beginning their campaign on September 20.
Indian Women's Hockey Team Targets Asian Games Gold For Olympic Berth
The Indian women's hockey team has departed for the Asian Games in Japan, aiming to win the gold medal and secure a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Led by captain Salima Tete, the team is confident after a historic fifth-place finish at the World Cup and strong performances in recent tournaments. They are placed in Pool B and will begin their campaign on September 20.
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