Archive · 4 Jan 2026
India Hockey Prepares for 2026 World Cup and Asian Games
India's men's hockey team is getting ready for two big events in 2026: the World Cup and the Asian Games.
The coach, Craig Fulton, has a tough job because these events are very close together.
He plans to have two different groups of players for each event.
The team has been training hard, both on and off the field, to get ready.
They even did fun activities like surfing and mountain biking to build team spirit.
The team is also playing in the Hockey India League to find new players and leaders.
Hockey India has given extra help to make sure the team is ready for these important games.
India's men's hockey team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and Asian Games, which are less than three weeks apart.
Coach Craig Fulton plans to select two separate groups of players for each event due to the tight schedule.
The team has been focusing on both on-field performance and off-field team-building activities, including surfing and mountain biking.
The Hockey India League (HIL) is being used to identify new players and leaders for the upcoming events.
Hockey India has authorized additional staff to support the team's preparation for the challenging schedule.
- Who
- India's men's hockey team and coach Craig Fulton
- What
- Preparation for the 2026 World Cup and Asian Games
- When
- 2026
- Where
- India, South Africa, and other international locations
- Why
- To qualify for the 2028 LA Olympics and win a World Cup medal
- Coach
- Craig Fulton
- Upcoming Events
- 2026 World Cup, 2026 Asian Games
- Training Focus
- Team Building, Off-Field Activities, Performance Training
- Pro League Schedule
- Four Games in India, Followed by Matches in Hobart
- Selection Strategy
- Two Separate Groups for World Cup and Asian Games
- Hockey India League (HIL)
- Competitive Squad, Players Out of Position
- Staffing
- Additional Help Authorized by Hockey India