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Ishika Chaudhary eyes World Cup debut shock for India
Ishika Chaudhary plays field hockey for India.
She is about to play in the Women's Hockey World Cup for the very first time.
That is a huge tournament where the best teams in the world compete.
It will be held in the Netherlands and Belgium in August.
Ishika says this has always been her dream and it is a great honour.
She had injuries and difficult moments but stayed patient and kept trying.
She thinks India can surprise the stronger teams, just like upsets happened at the recent FIFA World Cup.
She says feeling nervous is normal and even a good sign.
She practises by picturing different game situations in her head.
Her main job is to stop the other team from scoring and be someone her teammates can trust.
India defender Ishika Chaudhary will make her Women's Hockey World Cup debut at the event co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30.
She believes India can spring surprises at the tournament, citing upsets at the recent FIFA World Cup as inspiration.
The 26-year-old from Gwalior overcame injuries, doubts and setbacks since her senior debut in 2022 to reach the World Cup.
Chaudhary won a silver medal with India at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.
Her focus is on keeping the defensive structure solid and being a player the team can rely on in pressure moments.
- Who
- Ishika Chaudhary, the 26-year-old India defender making her Women's Hockey World Cup debut.
- What
- India's preparation for the Women's Hockey World Cup, where Chaudhary aims to help the team spring a surprise.
- Where
- The Netherlands and Belgium, who are jointly hosting the Women's Hockey World Cup.
- When
- The tournament runs from August 15 to 30; the interview comments were made on Thursday.
- Why
- To peak at the right time and cause upsets on the biggest stage, fulfilling a long-held dream.
Key facts
- Player
- Ishika Chaudhary
- Role
- Defender
- Age
- 26
- Senior debut
- 2022
- Tournament
- Women's Hockey World Cup
- Host nations
- Netherlands and Belgium
- Tournament dates
- August 15-30
- Previous achievement
- Silver medal at 2018 Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires
Quotes
Ishika Chaudhary
Indian women's hockey defender preparing for her World Cup debut
“People have watched the FIFA World Cup recently and you have seen many upsets there. It's the team who peaks at the right time, and you never know. We will try to do that.”
rediff.com
“If you aren't feeling nervous, it seems that you don't care about it. Feeling nervous is good. Once I step on the field, it's all about plans and performance.”
rediff.com
Sources
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