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Indian Women's Hockey: Marijne Demands Fight for Spots, No Past Laurels

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News18•24-02-2026, 12:15

Indian Women's Hockey: Marijne Demands Fight for Spots, No Past Laurels

•Coach Sjoerd Marijne asserts past achievements won't guarantee selection; every player must fight for their spot.
•The Indian women's team failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics and FIH Pro League, facing a difficult phase.
•Marijne, who led the team to a historic fourth-place finish in Tokyo, returned after Harendra Singh's removal.
•The team is preparing for World Cup qualifiers in Hyderabad (March 8-14) and aims for Pro League qualification and an Asian Games medal.
•Focus is on integrating junior players, improving fitness with Wayne Lombard, and mental conditioning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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