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India will host New Zealand and Spain in the tournament opener of the fourth edition of the 2022/23 FIH Pro League. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the schedule for the fourth edition of the hockey tournament on Thursday (March 24).
The FIH Pro League is set to take place between October 28, 2022 and July 5, 2023.
Indian men's hockey coach Graham Reid hailed FIH's decision and efforts in lessening travel for all teams. He termed the new schedule a 'good development' for the league. Reid said:
"Interesting to see the 2022-23 Pro League schedule released today. As far as our draw is concerned, it is well spaced out and provides us with practice opportunity before the 2023 World Cup."
The coach added:
"FIH is using the experience of utilising multiple teams in one location from this year, to provide more of a traditional tournament feel. I think it's is a good development. This will also provide a different tactical preparation between games where traditionally the games against the same team are back-to-back."
The Indian hockey team finished on top after defeating Argentina 4-3 in the second match of the two-legged tie last week in the FIH Pro League.
FIH Pro League 2022/23: Indian Men's Hockey Schedule
Hockey India (HI) will host New Zealand and Spanish hockey teams in the FIH Pro League tournament opener between October 28, 2022 and November 6, 2022.
India vs New Zealand
Date: October 28, 2022; Match 1
Date: November 4, 2022; Match 2
India vs Spain
Date: October 30, 2022; Match 1
Date: November 6, 2022; Match 2
In 2023 March, India will take on Germany and Australia in India. Meanwhile, the German and Australian hockey teams will also compete against each other in India.
India vs Germany
Date: March 10, 2023; Match 1
Date: March 13, 2023; Match 2
India vs Australia
Date: March 12, 2023; Match 1
Date: March 15, 2023; Match 2
India will later depart for Europe to play their away matches in May of 2023.
India vs Belgium
Date: May 26, 2023; Match 1
Date: June 2, 2023; Match 2
India vs Great Britain
Date: May 27, 2023; Match 1
Date: June 3, 2023; Match 2
India vs Netherlands
Date: June 7, 2023; Match 1
Date: June 10, 2023; Match 2
India vs Argentina
Date: June 8, 2023; Match 1
Date: June 11, 2023; Match 2
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