India Lose Twice to Netherlands in FIH Pro League

India's men's hockey team lost two consecutive matches against the Netherlands in the FIH Pro League, with scores of 2-1 and 3-2, leaving them fourth in the points table with 15 points. Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek scored for India but the team failed to capitalize on chances in both games. These results put pressure on India to improve in upcoming fixtures to secure qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The Netherlands, reigning Olympic champions and world No. 1, continue to lead the Pro League standings. In other news, the Indian junior women's hockey team began their European tour with a 3-2 win over Belgium, while the Indian men's football team prepares to face Hong Kong China in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Fans can watch future matches live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Select.