Indian Hockey Teams Near Relegation After Latest Losses

Both the Indian men's and women's hockey teams have continued their losing streaks in the European leg of the FIH Pro League after suffering successive defeats to Belgium. The men's team has now lost seven consecutive matches, dropping from third to eighth place in the standings, and faces the risk of missing out on World Cup qualification. The women's team lost 0-2 and 1-5 to Belgium on consecutive days, marking their sixth straight defeat and leaving them at the bottom of the table, edging closer to relegation. Both teams have struggled with late defensive lapses and poor penalty corner conversions despite showing attacking promise. Under coach Harendra Singh, the women's team has had difficulty converting chances, while the men's side, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has suffered from inconsistent defending. With only a few matches left, both teams urgently need wins to avoid further setbacks and relegation.