The Indian men’s hockey team began their 2026 FIH Pro League campaign with a 1-3 defeat against Belgium. Nelson Onana (23rd), Thomas Crols (53rd) and Arno van Dessel (56th) scored for the visitors, while Shilanand Lakra (29th) netted the lone goal for India

With Belgium having won 22 of their 35 meetings since 2013, India will aim to turn the tide when they open their FIH Pro League campaign on Wednesday