India Will Be Hosting Germany For A Two Bilateral Series Event In New Delhi.
The Indian hockey team is ready to host Germany to take revenge for the loss in the semi-final of the Paris Olympics. The German hockey team will be invited to India to play a two-match bilateral series at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. The two matches between these two monstrous teams will be played on the 23rd and 24th of October 2024 this was announced by Hockey India. Last time these two teams met at the Paris Olympics where India lost by 3-2 in the semi-final, which led India to play a bronze medal match with Spain and beat them and won a bronze medal for the country. Dilip Tirkey the President of Indian hockey mentioned his excitement for the matches between the two of the strongest hockey teams, he further stated that this bilateral series will be a treat to watch as there will be a display of world-class hockey. This series will be very exciting for hockey fans as they will be witnessing the competition and intensity of the games played between India and Germany. We feel honored to be able to invite the German hockey team and be able to host such a fabulous event which is not only good hockey but it will also lead to building a good relationship between the two countries, said the Indian former captain. Bhola Nath Singh Hockey India Secretary General further stated, our players are very pumped up to play against the Germans as it will be an opportunity to play against the best which will help both the teams to upgrade their skills and strategies for the global events in the future. ” This sporting event is not merely a business but this event will also promote the love towards this sport”. Henning Fastrich, the President of the German Hockey Federation stated, that the German hockey team is ready and full of excitement to face the challenge as India has always been a tough competition and Indians have a special place in their heart for this sport, and it will be an honor to play in front of such fans. This sporting event is also an opportunity to build and strengthen the relationship between the two nations. He further added, “We are looking forward to a tough competition and to playing a hockey match in a historic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium”.