In Brief:
- Indian Women's Hockey Team left for Europe for the 2026 World Cup.
- Playing two matches vs. Germany before heading to Amsterdam (Aug 2).
- Opens campaign in Pool D against China on Aug 16.
- Salima Tete expressed strong confidence in squad readiness.
- Men's squad unveiled a new jersey for their World Cup.
The Indian Women's Hockey Team has departed for Europe to begin final preparations for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30.
Traveling via Mumbai to Frankfurt, Germany, the team will undergo a preparation camp and play two practice matches against Germany on July 31 and August 1 before moving to Amsterdam on August 2. Placed in Pool D alongside South Africa and England, India will open its campaign against China on August 16, with Captain Salima Tete expressing confidence in the squad's preparation and momentum.
