India U-18 men’s and women’s hockey teams to play series against Australia

BHOPAL: (May 5) The Indian men’s and women’s U-18 hockey teams will each take on their Australian counterparts in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 here as part of the Asia Cup preparations.

The exposure series that follows the U-18 National Coaching Camp, which began at SAI Bhopal on April 19, will serve as vital preparation for the U18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, beginning later this month.

Men’s coach Sardar Singh highlighted the progress made during the camp and the importance of the upcoming matches.