What happened: Harmanpreet Singh on India’s approach to the India–Pakistan Pool D match
Harmanpreet Singh said India’s men’s hockey team is preparing for the Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool D match against Pakistan with controlled emotions and a focus on match execution. Harmanpreet Singh said the Pool D game against Pakistan is expected to be intense and to include “plenty of drama”, but Harmanpreet Singh added that players must stay mentally calm and treat the rivalry as a businesslike contest.
Men’s Hockey World Cup Pool D schedule for India
Harmanpreet Singh outlined India’s Pool D match order at the Men’s Hockey World Cup: India’s tournament opener is against Wales. The next pool match is against England. The last pool match is against Pakistan on August 19.
Background: coach Craig Fulton’s emphasis on fitness and strength
Harmanpreet Singh said coach Craig Fulton has given special emphasis to fitness and strength during the team camp. Harmanpreet Singh linked the conditioning focus to performance across a demanding tournament run, which includes three group games across five days in Amstelveen.