India aims to honour 50‑year World Cup legacy ahead of Wales clash

Celebrating the golden jubilee of India’s 1975 World Cup victory, the men’s hockey team enters the 2026 tournament with a sense of history. Coach Fullton said the 50‑year milestone is more than a memory; it is a source of inspiration that drives the squad to perform at its best. The focus remains on consistent play, smart decision‑making under pressure and a disciplined press‑counter‑outcome approach as they prepare to face Wales in their opening group‑stage encounter.