India Seeks Consistency Against Belgium in Olympic Quarterfinal Bid

India, already assured a quarterfinal berth in the Olympic Games, will aim for consistency against reigning champions Belgium in their penultimate Pool B match. India holds second place in the pool with two wins and a draw, just below Belgium who leads with three wins.

India, assured of a quarterfinal berth at the Olympic Games, will face the reigning champions Belgium in their challenging penultimate Pool B match on Thursday.

Belgium leads Pool B with three wins, while India stands second with two wins and a draw. Australia's team sits third with seven points, while Argentina has also secured a quarterfinal spot with four points. Both New Zealand and Ireland are out of the race.

India started shakily but improved significantly. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh was pivotal, scoring in crucial moments, supported by a formidable midfield led by Manpreet Singh and Hardik Singh. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's performance has been noteworthy as he aims to end his career on a high note.