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- Published: October 22, 2024 19:57
New Delhi: International hockey returns after a long break of 10 years as team India seeks to redeem itself from the 3-2 semifinal loss against Germany. Germany had defeated India 3-2 in the Paris 2024 Olympics semi-finals and had won the FIH Hockey World Cup in India last year. Subsequently, the Germans (FIH rank 2) settled for the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 after losing to the Dutch team in the penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, the Indian team is coming after winning the Asian Champions Trophy where they defeated hosts China in the finals. Earlier, the men in blue (FIH rank 5) clinched back-to-back Olympic bronze defeating Spain 2-1 in the third place match.
We asked our Indian hockey players to describe Delhi in just one word.
Their answers say it all as they gear up for the PFC India vs Germany Bilateral Series! 🏑🗓 23-24 October 2024
🕒 3:00 PM Onwards
📍 Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New DelhiBe there to witness the… pic.twitter.com/L0sTFfP6wU
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 22, 2024
Head coach Craig Fulton has named a full-strength 22-member Indian hockey team for the series with star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh as captain. Meanwhile, mid-fielder Vivek Sagar Prasad has been named as the vice-captain.
Furthermore, Craig Fulton stated:
The team we have picked is an experienced one, with several players from the bronze medal-winning Paris Olympics squad…
However, Hardik Singh, the Hockey India’s Men’s Player of the Year for 2023 will be missing out on the action due to an injury.
Where to watch the India vs Germany bilateral series in India on OTT?
Fans can watch the Indian men’s hockey team’s matches vs Germany will be available on FanCode.
JUST 1 DAY TO GO! 🙌🏻
The wait is almost over!
Tomorrow, Team India goes head-to-head with Germany in the PFC India vs Germany Bilateral Series 2024!
The stakes are high, the energy is electric, and it’s all set to be an unforgettable showdown! ⚡🔥Are you ready to witness the… pic.twitter.com/IzL8C1aGio
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) October 22, 2024
Where to watch the India vs Germany bilateral series in India on television?
India vs Germany bilateral series can be watched on the DD Sports TV channel in India on television.
India vs Germany: Schedule
- 1st match: India vs Germany, 23rd October (Wednesday), 2:00 PM
- 2nd match: India vs Germany, 24th October (Thursday), 2:00 PM
India vs Germany: Squads
Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Sanjay, Sumit, Nilam Sanjeep Xess
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad (vice-captain), Vishnu Kant Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Shamsher Singh, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen, Rajinder Singh
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Shilananda Lakra