In a dynamic start to their FIH Hockey Pro League campaigns, both Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams set the stage at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, each competing in eight matches from February 15 to 25. The Men’s team showcased remarkable prowess, securing victories in five out of eight games, climbing to third place in the standings with 15 points—just one shy of joint-leaders England and Spain. The team rebounded impressively from an initial 1-3 defeat to Spain, securing a 2-0 victory against the same rival, continuing to build momentum against Germany and Ireland.