The Indian men's hockey team.Photo: File The Indian men's hockey team.Photo: File After a successful conclusion to the Hockey India League, which returned after a seven-year absencenaga casino, the focus shifts to the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25. Watch the hockey matches live on TV and online. (More Hockey News)
The Bhubaneswar leg will be played at the iconic Kalinga Stadium from February 15 to 25, and follows the Sydney leg which took place from February 4 to 9. The Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team will look to begin its campaign on a winning note, when it takes on Spain in the opener on February 15.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
"It is a great honour to be nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award again," the Indian defender stated in a Hockey India release.
India have named a 32-member squad for the tournament, with Hardik Singh as the vice-captain. The hosts will take on Spain, Germany, Ireland, and England, playing every side twice.
FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar Leg: Indian SquadGoalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Princedeep Singh
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Varun Kumar, Yashdeep Siwach
Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Rajinder Singh
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Angad Bir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Arshdeep Singh
Speaking on the squad selection, head coach Craig Fulton said, “Extremely happy with the squad we have selected for the upcoming Bhubaneswar leg matches of the FIH Pro League 2024-25." He added, "I believe this team can win us games, perform in harmony and most importantly play an impressive brand of hockey. Looking forward to training with the players in the camp and starting our Pro League campaign on the right note.”
Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the Bhubaneswar leg will be free of charge for spectators at the Kalinga Stadium. Fans can secure their tickets through www.ticketgenie.in by registering their details to receive a virtual ticket.
FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar Leg: ScheduleIndia vs Spain – Saturday, 15 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs Spain – Sunday, 16 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
England vs Spain – Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 | 15:00 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
vegas x slotsIndia vs Germany – Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
Spain vs England – Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025 | 15:00 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs Germany – Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025 | 17:15 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs Ireland – Friday, 21 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs Ireland – Saturday, 22 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
Germany vs Ireland – Monday, 24 Feb 2025 | 15:00 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs England – Monday, 24 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
Ireland vs Germany – Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 | 15:00 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
India vs England – Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 | 19:30 IST | Bhubaneswar, India
FIH Pro League 2024-25 Bhubaneswar Leg: Live Streaming DetailsAll the matches of the FIH Pro League 2024-25naga casino, Bhubaneswar leg will be telecast on the Sports18 network TV channels in India. They will be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India.