Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018: India to open their campaign against England

India have been placed along side world no. 2 and host nation England in a tricky Pool B of FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, to be held in London next year.

Besides England, other participating nations in India’s pool are world no. 7 USA and minnows Ireland.

According to the schedule of the 16-nation prestigious tournament issued by the International Hockey Federation today, world no.10 and Asia Cup champions India will open their campaign against England on the first day of the event on July 21.

After England, the Indians will next play Ireland on July 26 followed by their last pool encounter against USA on July 29 at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

“We look forward to the challenge in Pool B. England and USA are ranked above us but the Indian women’s team is on the rise with confidence-boosting performances in the past few months. Every match at the World Cup is important and each match needs to be played like a final,” chief coach of the Indian women’s team Harendra Singh said.

“It will be crucial for us to have a good outing in the Commonwealth Games next year so we carry forward a winning …read more