The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will be participating in the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 that has already begun from Thursday, December 14. The tour is known to serve as a preparation for next year's biggest events including the Paris Olympics. (More Hockey News)

Indian men's hockey team are currently ranked no. 3 in the world and will be seen competing alongside Spain (No.8), Belgium (No. 2), Germany (No. 5) and France (No. 9). The tournament rules allow teams to play each other once and the side who finishes top of the table will be declared the winner.

Indian men's team have already qualified for the Paris Olympics, thanks to their Asian Games 2023 heroics. But the 5 Nations tourney will be a great practice of sorts for Harmanpreet Singh-led side to chalk out the errors and issues ahead of 2024 events like FIH Hockey Pro League and Olympics.

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Indian Men's Hockey Squad For 5 Nations Tournament 2023:
Goalkeepers: PR Sreejesh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas (vice-captain), Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Varun Kumar, Sumit (vice-captain), Sanjay, Nilam Sanjeep Xess

Midfielders: Yashdeep Siwach, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem

Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Karthi Selvam, Dilpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh

The tournament will also see women's hockey players in action as they look to book their place in 2024 Olympics. Indian women's team are sixth in the current rankings and will play against Spain, Belgium, Germany and Ireland.

The tournament rules apply the same for women's as they did for the men's.

Indian Women's Hockey Squad For 5 Nations Tournament 2023
Goalkeepers: Savita Punia (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam

Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Gurjit Kaur, Akshata Abaso Dhekale

Midfielders: Nisha, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Jyoti, Baljeet Kaur

Forwards: Jyoti Chhatri, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Vandana Katariya (vice-captain), Beauty Dundung, Sharmila Devi

Indian Men's And Women's Hockey Teams Schedule For 5 Nations Tournament 2023:

Indian men’s hockey team

• December 15, Thursday: Spain vs India - 5:45 PM
• December 16, Friday: Belgium vs India - 8:00 PM
• December 19, Tuesday: Germany vs India - 3:30 PM
• December 20, Wednesday: India vs France - 3:30 PM

Indian women’s hockey team

• December 15, Thursday: Spain vs India - 3:30 PM
• December 16, Friday: Belgium vs India - 10:15 PM
• December 19, Tuesday: Germany vs India - 8:00 PM
• December 21, Thursday: India vs Ireland - 8:00 PM

All timings are IST

Live Streaming Information For 5 Nations Tournament 2023:

Where To Watch the 5 Nations Tournament 2023 Live In India?
The Live streaming of 5 Nations Tournament 2023 has not been confirmed yet.