Bangalore: Goalkeeper of the Indian women’s hockey team Savita Said on Thursday that the side aims at this year’s FIH. I have to “take it to the next level” world Cup After finishing in the last eight stage four years ago.
The event will be jointly hosted by Netherlands and Spain in July
In the 2018 edition of the showpiece in London, India lost 1-3 to Ireland in a penalty shoot-out to be out of the competition.
But this time Savita says that India is all set to make the medal round.
“With more players gaining international experience and gaining the confidence to play in top teams in the scenario of big matches, we are on the right track to build a strong team for the World Cup,” said the senior player.
“We made it to the quarter-finals last time in London, and this time the goal is definitely to take it to the next level.”
The World Cup will be played from July 1 to 17, but before that the Indians will gain valuable experience in FIH Pro League matches in Belgium, where they will take on the hosts on June 11 and 12.
The two matches will be followed by weekend games in the Netherlands, where India will play Argentina on June 18 and 19. United States of america on 21st and 22nd June.
Indian women have been placed in Pool B in the World Cup along with England, China and New Zealand, will launch its campaign against England on july 3 amstelven,
Savita said that healthy competition between junior and senior players augurs well for India.
“With new players coming into the group based on good performances in the Pro League and Junior World Cup, there is healthy competition within the group and it is helping to bring out the best in each of us.”
The event will be jointly hosted by Netherlands and Spain in July
In the 2018 edition of the showpiece in London, India lost 1-3 to Ireland in a penalty shoot-out to be out of the competition.
But this time Savita says that India is all set to make the medal round.
“With more players gaining international experience and gaining the confidence to play in top teams in the scenario of big matches, we are on the right track to build a strong team for the World Cup,” said the senior player.
“We made it to the quarter-finals last time in London, and this time the goal is definitely to take it to the next level.”
The World Cup will be played from July 1 to 17, but before that the Indians will gain valuable experience in FIH Pro League matches in Belgium, where they will take on the hosts on June 11 and 12.
The two matches will be followed by weekend games in the Netherlands, where India will play Argentina on June 18 and 19. United States of america on 21st and 22nd June.
Indian women have been placed in Pool B in the World Cup along with England, China and New Zealand, will launch its campaign against England on july 3 amstelven,
Savita said that healthy competition between junior and senior players augurs well for India.
“With new players coming into the group based on good performances in the Pro League and Junior World Cup, there is healthy competition within the group and it is helping to bring out the best in each of us.”