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China, Pakistan, and Spain to Host Crucial Olympic Qualifiers for Hockey India
In a significant development for Indian hockey, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed on Monday that the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be hosted by China, Pakistan, and Spain. The qualifiers are set to be held from January 13 to 21, 2024.
These tournaments will act as the last stop for teams trying to secure their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian men’s and women’s teams might have to rely on these qualifiers if they fail to seize a place in the Olympics by winning the Asian Games scheduled for September-October this year.
As per the FIH’s qualification framework, the top three teams from each of these Olympic qualification tournaments, encompassing eight teams each, will be granted passage to the 2024 Paris Olympics. These teams will join the pre-qualified host nation, France, and winners of the respective continental championships: African Hockey Road to Paris, Pan American Games, Asian Games, EuroHockey Championship, and Oceania Cup.
In the 2024 Olympics, both the men’s and women’s hockey tournaments will feature a total of 12 teams. This structure puts significant pressure on the Indian teams, as a failure to secure a top three position in these qualifiers might result in a missed Olympic opportunity.
A possible diplomatic hurdle could arise for the Indian men’s team if they fail to secure an Olympic berth through the Asian Games. If the team decides to opt out of the qualification tournament in Pakistan due to political reasons, their only chance for Olympic qualification would be to secure a top-three finish in the tournament in Spain.
As Indian hockey teams prepare for the upcoming qualifying events, the stage is set for thrilling matches and high-stakes competition. The qualification process’s outcome will undoubtedly have long-lasting impacts on the landscape of Indian hockey. With the Olympics on the horizon, it is a critical time for the teams to demonstrate their skills, resolve, and determination.
