New Delhi, 14 July 2025: The India A Males’s Hockey Workforce is off to a powerful begin of their tour of Europe, having received three of the 4 matches performed up to now. With excessive spirits and a transparent focus, the staff is now aiming to take care of their momentum within the the rest of the tour, which incorporates matches in opposition to England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Captained by Sanjay, the squad has displayed a mixture of aptitude and self-discipline, recording spectacular wins over Eire and France. Because the tour enters its second half, the main target is on constructing consistency and testing the staff’s depth.
Reflecting on the performances up to now, Coach Shivendra Singh stated, “The India A Males’s Hockey Workforce’s tour of Europe has began off fairly properly, and the staff has put in some improbable performances. We’ve loved taking part in within the Netherlands up to now and wish to proceed the great work. For that, we’re working exhausting behind the scenes.”
He added, “It’s been rewarding to see our coaching plans and participant mixtures come to life on the pitch. That offers us confidence going ahead. The gamers are executing methods properly and exhibiting maturity. I consider they may carry that very same depth into the remaining video games.”
The tour is designed to offer publicity and worldwide expertise to a proficient group of younger and rising gamers, a lot of whom are on the radar for future senior staff choice. The subsequent problem for India A is a match in opposition to England, adopted by a recreation in opposition to Belgium, and two high-intensity fixtures in opposition to the Netherlands to conclude the tour.
Captain Sanjay additionally expressed confidence within the staff’s method, “We’ve been doing properly on this tour and are having fun with the alternatives we’ve been given. Each match is an opportunity to study and enhance. We’re taking it one recreation at a time and are dedicated to giving our greatest in every one.”
He continued, “The outcomes up to now have been constructive, however extra importantly, we’ve been capable of execute our plans and play an thrilling model of hockey. The main target now’s to remain constant, particularly as we head into some robust fixtures.”
The India A Males’s Hockey Workforce will subsequent face England on the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Tuesday at 1730 HRS IST, earlier than wrapping up the tour with three extra matches.
