Spanish Hockey Teams Touch Down in Bhubaneswar for Pro League
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Synopsis
Spanish men's and women's hockey teams have arrived in Bhubaneswar ahead of their FIH Pro League 2024/25 matches. Both teams are eager to improve their standings and secure victories against their opponents, aiming for success in the upcoming games.
Key Takeaways
- Spanish men's and women's teams arrived in Bhubaneswar.
- They are preparing for the FIH Pro League 2024/25.
- Men's team faces India and England.
- Women's team competes against Germany and India.
- Both teams are looking for early wins.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 10 (NationPress) Both the men’s and women’s teams from Spain have landed at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Monday, preparing for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in India.
The men’s team will compete against the host country, India, on February 15 and 16, and will then face England on February 19. Meanwhile, the women’s squad is set to challenge Germany on February 15 and 16, followed by a match against India on February 19.
Both Spanish teams are currently struggling in their respective standings and are eager to secure some victories early in their Pro League journey. The men’s team is positioned sixth, with one win and a draw over four matches, while the women’s team sits in eighth place, having played four games without a win.
Upon their arrival, team captain for the men, Alvaro Iglesias, expressed his enthusiasm about playing in India: “We are very excited to return to India. After participating in four games in Australia, we need to enhance our performance, and I hope to win more matches here.”
“We always enjoy playing here in India because hockey enjoys immense popularity, and the stadium is always filled with passionate fans,” he added.
In a similar vein, the women’s team captain, Lucia Jiminez, remarked, “This city (Bhubaneswar) holds significant importance in the hockey realm, and we are incredibly excited to play in front of this enthusiastic crowd. This tournament is vital for us, and we aspire to participate in the FIH Pro League next year, making it crucial for us to secure wins. We will strive to deliver our best hockey to win each match.”
