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The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Argentina from April 13 to 17 for a four-match series at CeNARD, Buenos Aires. The tour offers vital match practice ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and Asian Games

Hyderabad: The Indian Senior Women’s Hockey Team is set to tour Argentina in April for a four-match series at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17.

The series promises to be a competitive contest, featuring India against strong South American opponents on their home turf. The matches will be played on April 13, 14, 16 and 17, all scheduled for 11:00 AM local time (6:30 PM IST).

India and Argentina have enjoyed close encounters in recent years, including a thrilling 2-2 draw decided by shootout in the FIH Pro League 2024-25 last June. This tour will offer valuable match practice against quality opposition, aligning with Hockey India’s calendar ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games later this year.

The series will serve as important preparation, offering four high-tempo matches and giving the team a chance to try different combinations and tactics.

Speaking on the tour, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “We are travelling to Argentina with a squad of 24 players, and that is a deliberate choice. This tour is about giving more players the chance to perform at the highest level. Argentina is one of the best teams in the world, and that environment will tell us a lot about where each player stands.”

“To earn a place in this team, you need to show everyone that you are a team player first. Individual quality is important, but if you cannot connect with the group and work for each other, it will be very difficult to make this squad,” he said.