Last Updated: July 27, 2024, 19:47 IST
India v New Zealand Hockey LIVE Score, Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men’s hockey team take on New Zealand in their first pool B clash in the men’s hockey tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday.
India skipper Harmanpreet Singh exuded confidence ahead of their campaign opene. Having arrived in Europe a little over two weeks ago, the Indian side has gone through a 3-day mental conditioning camp in Switzerland, played high-octane practice matches against Malaysia, Netherlands, Germany and Great Britain in the days leading up to their first Pool B match here.
Grouped along with reigning Olympic Champions Belgium, Argentina, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, India need to get off to a good start, believes the ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh. “We had some really good practice matches before we arrived in Paris and the experience as a unit in Switzerland was something unique, nothing like what we have done in the past. We are in a good place mentally and physically to begin our campaign,” said Harmanpreet Singh.
Speaking about New Zealand in specific, they have been a strong opponent for India – and memories of their 3-3 (4-5 SO) at the World Cup in Bhubaneswar last year are a reminder to not get complacent against this opponent. “We have always seen New Zealand as a strong opponent and have discussed this team in detail during our team briefs. It is good to be reminded of the World Cup match against them, so we know we can’t drop the momentum at any point in the game. It’s important for us to start well and keep up the pressure through the game,” he said.
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