FIH Progue League hockey: India looks to snap back-to-back losses in clash against Argentina

Indian men's hockey team aims to bounce back against Argentina, focusing on penalty corner conversions and late goal prevention.

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, the Indian men’s hockey team will look to improve its penalty corner conversions and address the recurring issue of conceding late goals as it aims to bounce back against Argentina in the FIH Pro League in Amstelveen on Wednesday (June 11, 2025).

It has been a disappointing start to the European leg for India, as they suffered 1-2 and 2-3 defeats against the Netherlands in the two matches played in Amstelveen. On both occasions, India conceded late goals, allowing the matches to slip away from their hands.

Another area of concern has been the penalty corner conversion. India were guilty of squandering several opportunities, managing to convert just one out of the nine penalty corners earned during Monday’s match.

With six matches still to be played in the competition, India currently occupies fourth in the standings with 15 points.

With a spot in next year’s World Cup at stake, the Indian team will be determined to put up strong performances in the remaining fixtures.

The team is now preparing for its next challenge against Argentina here.

“We are aware of the task at hand in the matches against Argentina. The team is working hard every day in training, and we are confident of doing well. Argentina is a strong team, and at this level, no match is easy,” captain Harmanpreet Singh said.