India Aims to End 51-Year World Cup Drought, Says Manpreet Singh

Delhi, 14 August – Speaking ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, seasoned midfielder Manpreet Singh said India is poised to close a 51‑year gap without a World Cup medal. The squad, fresh from Olympic silver medals in Tokyo and Paris, now sets its sights on the coveted trophy.

Manpreet emphasized that this could be his swan song and praised captain Harmanpreet Singh as an exceptional leader who excels in drag‑flicking, passing, and defensive organization.