India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh has urged calmness and focus as the team prepares to face Pakistan in the upcoming Hockey World Cup match.
Ahead of the fixture, Harmanpreet emphasized the need for players to maintain composure and concentrate on their assigned roles, avoiding distractions from external factors. He acknowledged the high emotional intensity and pressure of India-Pakistan matches due to the longstanding rivalry but stressed that a calm mindset would enable the team to execute strategies effectively.
Speaking after the national training camp, the skipper emphasized that the team is treating the high-stakes match as "strictly business." Under coach Craig Fulton, India aims to break a 51-year World Cup medal drought following back-to-back Olympic bronze finishes.
India will face Pakistan in their final Pool D match on August 19 in Amsterdam.
