New Delhi: The Indian senior women’s hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series to be played at CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13th to 17th.
Series schedule and venue
This series is expected to be a highly competitive one, with India facing host Argentina on their home turf. The matches will be played from 13 April to 17 April.
Preparation for Tournaments
This tour is considered crucial for India in preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and the Asian Games.
Recent matches and competition
India and Argentina have seen close contests in recent years, including a thrilling 2-2 draw in the FIH Pro League 2024–25 last June, which was decided by a shootout. This tour will provide the team with a great opportunity to practice against strong international opposition and strengthen their preparations ahead of upcoming major tournaments.
Priority is team corporation
This series will be crucial for India, as the team will have the opportunity to play four fast-paced matches. It will also provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to experiment with different combinations and strategies.
Coach Sjoerd Marijne’s Statement
Regarding this tour, Indian team head coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “We are going to Argentina with a 24-player squad, and this is a well-thought-out decision. The purpose of this tour is to give more players the opportunity to perform at a high level. Argentina is one of the best teams in the world, and the environment there will tell us which players perform better under pressure.”
Team spirit is important
He further said, “To make it to this team, you have to demonstrate that you are a team player first. Individual ability is important, but if you can’t integrate with the team and play for each other, it will be difficult to make it.”