The Indian men's hockey team registered its first win of the FIH Pro League 2025-26 season, beating world and European champions Germany 3-1 in Rotterdam on June 17, 2026, after nine matches without a victory. The win came in a landmark match for veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, who earned his 413th international cap, surpassing Dilip Tirkey's previous Indian record of 412 appearances. Coach Craig Fulton's side had opened their European leg with a narrow 2-3 loss to the Netherlands earlier in the week. India was set to face Germany again on June 18 before a second meeting with the Netherlands later in the leg.
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India Beat Germany 3-1 for First Win of FIH Pro League Season in Rotterdam
Key Points
- The Indian men's hockey team registered its first win of the FIH Pro League 2025-26 season, beating world and European champions Germany 3-1 in Rotterdam on June 17, 2026, after nine matches without a victory
- The win came in a landmark match for veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, who earned his 413th international cap, surpassing Dilip Tirkey's previous Indian record of 412 appearances
- Coach Craig Fulton's side had opened their European leg with a narrow 2-3 loss to the Netherlands earlier in the week
- India was set to face Germany again on June 18 before a second meeting with the Netherlands later in the leg
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• Result: India 3, Germany 1, Rotterdam, 17 June 2026 • Manpreet Singh's caps: 413 (new Indian record, surpassing Dilip Tirkey's 412) • Indian men's hockey coach: Craig Fulton
