FIH Women's Pro League 2023-24: India's updated schedule, fixtures, results, squad, live streaming details

Published at :February 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM

Modified at :February 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM

(Courtesy : Hockey India)

India missed the previous season.

The Indian women’s hockey team will kick off their FIH Women’s Pro League 2023-24 campaign in Bhubaneshwar on February 3. Over the weekend, they will face China and the Netherlands in back-to-back matches at the Kalinga Stadium.

India missed the previous season and finished third in 2021-22. Goalkeeper Savita Punia will captain the team, with forward Vandana Katariya as her deputy. Savita led India to bronze medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2023 Asian Games.

The team will aim to secure a top-five spot this time. Under coach Janneke Schopman, they will play their first five games in Bhubaneshwar, followed by Rourkela. They will wrap up their home fixtures in Rourkela before heading overseas to complete the season.

What is the tournament format?

The season follows the home and away principle, but it is divided into date blocks. To facilitate international and national competition planning, several teams convene at one venue to compete in “mini-tournaments,” where they play two matches against each other.

If one of the two matches between two teams is cancelled, the winner of the other match gets double points.

The season’s winner will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup.

What is India’s squad for FIH Women’s Pro League 2023-24

Goalkeepers: Savita (C), Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders: Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Jyoti Chhatri

Midfielders: Nisha, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Salima Tete, Sonika, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur, Sunelita Toppo

Forwards: Mumtaz Khan, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya (VC), Sharmila Devi.

Where and how to watch FIH Women’s Pro League 2023-24 live telecast and live streaming in India?

Fans in India can watch the live telecast of all India’s matches in the FIH Women’s Pro League 2023-24 on Sports 18 channels on their TV sets. Live streaming for the same will be available on Jio Cinema for free.

India’s schedule, fixtures and results in FIH Women’s Pro League 2023-24

Bhubaneswar leg

3 February – India 1-2 China – Highlights | Report

4 February – India 1-3 Netherlands – Highlights | Report

7 February – India 0-3 Australia – Report

9 February – India 3-1 United States – Highlights | Report

Rourkela leg

12 February – China 2-1 India – Highlights | Report

14 February – Netherlands 1-0 India – Highlights | Report

17 February – Australia 0-1 India – Highlights | Report

18 February – United States (1)1-1(2) India – Highlights | Report

Antwerp leg

22 May – India vs Argentina

23 May – Belgium vs India

25 May – India vs Belgium

26 May – Argentina vs India

London leg

1 June – Germany vs India

02 June – Great Britain vs India

08 June – India vs Germany

09 June – India vs Great Britain

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