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WC low, Asiad high for men; women gun for Paris: Indian hockey in 2023 | Hockey

Asian Games medals, World Cup disappointment, a rather decorated coach stepping down and a former captain wondering out loud just why she isn’t able to make it to a team of whom she was the face not too long ago. The year 2023 had a bit of everything for Indian hockey.

While the men secured qualification to the Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games, the women will be fighting for a spot in the qualifiers
While the men secured qualification to the Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games, the women will be fighting for a spot in the qualifiers

It started off with all eyes on the men’s team as the country hosted the World Cup for a second consecutive time. As was the case in 2018, matches were held at Bhubaneshwar’s Kalinga Stadium but this time, it shared hosting duties with Rourkela’s Birsa Munda International Stadium. For all the dominance India have historically enjoyed at the Olympics their World Cup…


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