Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh believes the team can end India's five-decade World Cup medal drought at the 2026 World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium (August 15-30).

Harmanpreet compares the team's preparation and belief to that before the Tokyo Olympics, where India won a bronze medal after a 41-year Olympic medal drought.

India's only World Cup win was in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur; the team has not reached the podium since 1973.

Several experienced players may be playing their last World Cup, making it a golden opportunity for them to inspire the next generation.

Harmanpreet emphasizes a never-say-die attitude and focusing on one match at a time.