India's seventh consecutive defeat in their disastrous European leg of the FIH Pro League meant that they will finish at the lowest rung of the standings even though one match is left to be played on Sunday.

The Indian womens hockey team suffers fifth consecutive defeat against Belgium, while Indian men and junior teams also face losses

Indian hockey team loses 3-2 to Australia despite Abhisheks brace, while womens team falls 3-2 to Australia in London

Drag-flicker Jugraj struck in the fourth minute off the first penalty corner of the match to give India the lead but Tomas Domene (9th and 49th) scored a brace, both from PCs, to hand Argentina the win

The Indians were guilty of wasting chances, converting just one of the nine penalty corners they secured in the match

Chile opened the scoring in the second quarter, with Jacinta Solari converted a penalty corner in the 27th minute

The Indian team will train in Amsterdam until June 8 before heading to London for their first four matches against Australia and Argentina

Apart from Kanika (46, 50), Sonam (21) was on target for India, while Milagros Seigal (3) and Agustina Mari (24) scored for Uruguay in the match in Rosario on Sunday (May 25, 2025)

India will open the campaign with a match against Chile on May 25 and will clash with Uruguay the next day. After a rest day, the team will take on Argentina on May 28

The tour will be a crucial preparatory assignment ahead of the teams European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, set to be held in June

Indian womens hockey legend Vandana Katariya retires at the peak of her career after 15 years and 320 international appearances.