The Men in Blue won their first FIH Pro League encounter against Argentina via a penalty shootout (3-2), before thrashing the same opposition 3-0 in the second game. India also won two of their four practice matches, losing one and drawing the other. The practice matches were also a part of the preparation for the Tokyo Olympics .
Prior to the Argentina assignment, India had a brilliant tour of Europe, remaining unbeaten against the likes of Great Britain and Germany. It also included a 6-0 thrashing of Germany. Mandeep added that India have attained great rhythm in the last two tours.
Coordination among players intact despite long gap
The 26-year-old Mandeep also reiterated that the co-ordination on the field among the players during both tours following a huge period of inactivity due to COVID-19, was a massive plus point for the team .
Mandeep further said that their main focus at the moment is the Tokyo Olympics and the players are on track to create history in the quadrennial event. India have been clubbed in Group A along with defending champions Argentina, hosts Japan, Australia, Spain and New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics.
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