India and Germany Set for Key FIH Pro League Clash in Bhubaneswar

India aims to improve penalty corner conversion and rise in standings against World Cup champions Germany.

India's men's hockey team faces Germany in the FIH Pro League after a mixed start, including a win and a loss against Spain.
India's penalty corner conversion has been a significant issue, with zero goals from seven opportunities in their first two matches.
Germany has shown strong offensive capabilities with 10 goals in four games but struggles defensively, conceding 13 goals so far.
India's coach Craig Fulton is using this Pro League season to develop a core squad for upcoming major tournaments in 2026 and beyond.
Both teams have had inconsistent starts to the season, adding intrigue to their matchup at the Kalinga Stadium.