Bengaluru (Karnataka)[India], May 15 (ANI): The Indian Women’s Hockey Team left for Adelaide, Australia on Sunday from the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru.
The group led by ace goalkeeper Savita and Vice Captained by Deep Grace Ekka will play a five-match Series in opposition to the hosts on the Mate Stadium in a tour that’s a part of the Indian group’s preparations for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games.
Speaking about this outing, Captain Savita stated, “India and Australia have enjoyed a healthy rivalry over the past few years. We beat them at the Tokyo Olympics and they beat us during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games last year. Playing against a quality side like theirs is always a learning experience and we are quite upbeat ahead of this tour.”Under Savita’s Captaincy, the Indian group gained a historic Bronze Medal on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games final 12 months and in addition gained the title on the FIH Nations Cup which helped them mechanically qualify for the subsequent season of FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24. This 12 months, the group has set their goal on profitable the Gold on the Hangzhou Asian Games and straight qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
“We believe this tour will help us understand the level we are at and help us analyze what we need to change or work on in our tactical play ahead of the Asian Games. And of course, when you do well against a team like Australia it boosts the morale and confidence of the team particularly some of the youngsters who have got a call-up for this tour,” she added.
Savita was additionally elated that these matches can be dwell telecast and their followers in India can comply with their progress. “It’s amazing that women’s hockey is getting all the support it needs to build the profile of the game. We are all quite thrilled that these matches will be live and all our fans back home can watch and follow our performance,” she stated.
India’s tour of Australia can be telecast dwell on DD Sports. While the remainder of the world can view the matches on watch.hockey. In Australia, the matches can be dwell on Fox Sports/Kayo and in addition by the web platform, DwellHockey. (ANI)