“Mission Europe Begins”: Indian Men’s Hockey Team Departs for FIH Pro League 2024-25 European Leg

May 29, 2025: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team has taken off from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, heading into the high-stakes European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which will unfold from June 7 to 22 in Amstelveen (Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium).

India’s campaign begins with back-to-back clashes against hosts Netherlands on June 7 and 9 at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. This will be followed by two critical encounters against Argentina on June 11 and 12.

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Next, the team will shift base to Antwerp, where they are scheduled to face Australia on June 14 and 15, wrapping up their tour with two key games against Belgium on June 21 and 22.

Skipper and veteran drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh emphasized the importance of the tour:“This European leg is crucial as we face some of the world’s top teams. While our Bhubaneswar leg had mixed results, we’re in a strong position and will aim for maximum points to stay on course for World Cup qualification.”

Echoing his captain’s views, Vice-captain Hardik Singh added,“Our recent training camp was very productive. The energy in the squad is electric. These games will test us and help us improve even more.”

Currently sitting third in the Pro League standings with 15 points, Team India is focused on bolstering their position and securing a spot in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The European leg is not just another tour—it’s a defining phase in their road to global glory.