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Hockey: India Men And Women's Teams Face Stern Tests In Valencia 5 Nations Events

By IANS News December 14, 2023 • 12:26 PM View: 659

FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier Ranchi: Just a few weeks before the all-important Olympic qualifiers in Ranchi, the Indian women's team will test their preparations when it takes part in a Five Nations invitational tournament in Valencia, Spain, starting from Friday.

The Indian women's team is grouped with New Zealand, the United States and Italy in Pool B for the qualifying event for next year's Paris Olympics, which will be played at Ranchi from January 13 to 19, 2024.

The Indian men's hockey team, which has clinched a direct berth for Paris 2024, will also all all set to participate in the December 15 to 22 as it prepares for the upcoming FIH Pro League season.