Rani Rampal Cheers for Indian Men’s Hockey Team at Paris Olympics
Indian field hockey player and coach Rani Rampal is optimistic about the men’s team winning a different medal at the Paris Olympics. India, placed in Pool B, will start their campaign against New Zealand on July 27. Rani stated that the team has prepared a lot for the upcoming edition of the Summer Games, and the whole country has high expectations of them to shine in the Olympics.
“Last time, our men’s team won a bronze, and this time country has high expectations from them that they will win a different medal. They have prepared a lot for that. We should support our team no matter what. We firmly believe that they will change the colour of the medal,” Rani said.
In hockey, men’s players will be the sole team to represent the country. The women’s team failed to breach the qualification zone after losing to Japan in the FIH Qualifiers earlier this year. Rani believes that the women’s team will learn from the setback and shift their focus to the LA 2028 Olympics.
“Unfortunately, the women’s hockey team could not qualify for the Olympics this time, which is a setback for us. In sports, we learn and move forward. We will prepare for the 2028 Olympics,” she added.
She went on to wish the entire Indian contingent to leave their mark in the Paris Olympics and showcase their true capabilities. “I wish the best of luck to all the Indian players who are going to the Paris Olympics. It is your time to show your true capability,” Rani concluded.
India have been drawn in Pool B, which comprises Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Ireland, and reigning champions Belgium. In order to secure qualification for the next round, India will need to secure a top-four finish in the group stage.
India Men’s Hockey Team Squad for Paris Olympics:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | PR Sreejesh |
| Defenders | Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay |
| Midfielders | Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad |
| Forwards | Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh |
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Rani Rampal -: Rani Rampal is a famous Indian field hockey player and coach. She has played for the Indian women’s hockey team and is known for her skills and leadership.
Paris Olympics -: The Paris Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It will be held in Paris, France.
Pool B -: In sports tournaments, teams are often divided into groups called ‘pools’. Pool B is one such group in the hockey tournament at the Paris Olympics.
New Zealand -: New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The Indian men’s hockey team will play their first match against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics.
LA 2028 Olympics -: The LA 2028 Olympics is another big sports event that will be held in Los Angeles, USA, in the year 2028.
Top-four finish -: In a sports group stage, teams need to be among the top four in their group to move on to the next round of the competition.
