Veteran hockey player told 3 countries as contenders for the World Cup, said- Do not make the mistake of underestimating India

New Delhi. Former Australian hockey player and two-time World Champion team member Glenn Turner feels his country, defending champions Belgium and the Netherlands are favorites to win the upcoming Men’s Hockey World Cup but has singled out Tokyo Olympic bronze medalists India as their own. There is also a warning against taking the house lightly. Let us tell you that India is hosting the Hockey World Cup 2023.

Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, hosts India, Argentina, Germany, New Zealand, England, France, Korea, Malaysia, Spain, South Africa, Japan, Chile and Wales are the 16 teams competing in the tournament, which is hosted jointly in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Will be done from 13 to 29 January.

Two-time Olympian Turner said, “I think Australia has a big chance. He has recently won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. They are a level team. I know how they train and they train to win. His core and fundamentals are very good and I think that is what sets him apart.

Difficult to beat defending champions Belgium
Turner, who was a member of the Australian team that won two consecutive World Cups in 2010 and 2014, said, “I think Belgium are also contenders because they are in very good form.” It is difficult to beat them at this point of time. And I think Netherlands should also be in the top and if they play to their potential then it will be really good. ” Turner said, ”India will play at home. I would love to see them perform well. ”””’ Let us know that India is hosting the Hockey World Cup 2023.

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