'Core team to play in World Cup, Asiad': Fulton says it’s vital to have two squads for busy 2026 season
Indian hockey faces a challenging season with the World Cup and Olympic qualifiers back-to-back. Coach Craig Fulton is prioritizing squad depth and workload management, potentially integrating junior World Cup players. This strategy aims to ensure players peak for both major tournaments, a crucial objective given India's long wait for World Cup glory and the need for early Olympic qualification.
Indian hockey faces a challenging season with the World Cup and Olympic qualifiers back-to-back. Coach Craig Fulton is prioritizing squad depth and workload management, potentially integrating junior World Cup players. This strategy aims to ensure players peak for both major tournaments, a crucial objective given India's long wait for World Cup glory and the need for early Olympic qualification.
