India's Mixed Results in FIH Pro League Highlight Challenges at Home

Indian men's and women's hockey teams face tough losses but show moments of promise during home leg in Bhubaneswar.

India's women's team lost 4-2 to the Netherlands in the FIH Pro League, with Udita scoring twice and veteran goalkeeper Savita marking her 300th international appearance.
The Netherlands remain dominant, leading the league table with six wins in seven matches, while India sits seventh with two wins, a draw, and four losses.
India's men's team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to England, with captain Harmanpreet Singh struggling to convert penalty corners effectively.
England's Sam Ward scored twice to secure the win, while India's Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh found the net in a hard-fought contest.
Both Indian teams aim to improve in their upcoming matches, with the men's team set for a rematch against England and the women's team looking to end the home leg on a high note against the Netherlands.