Hyderabad, March,09,2026: The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers featured an international match between Italy and Austria in Hyderabad, Telangana. The match was inaugurated by Smt CH Priyanka, IAS, Special Commissioner of Information and Public Relations.
The match was part of the ongoing FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers tournament being hosted in Hyderabad. International teams are competing in the event to secure qualification for the upcoming Hockey World Cup.
The opening ceremony of the match was attended by several officials from the hockey community. S V S Gupta, President of Hockey Karnataka, was present at the venue during the event.
Manoj Bhore, Vice President of Hockey Maharashtra and Member of the Hockey India Executive Board, also attended the match. Gurpreet Kaur, Member of the Hockey India Executive Board, was present as part of the official delegation.
The tournament brings together multiple international teams competing for a place in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Hyderabad is hosting the qualifiers, providing a platform for teams to compete at the international level.
The match between Italy and Austria added to the competitive schedule of the ongoing event. Officials and organizers attended the match as part of the tournament proceedings.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers continue in Hyderabad with participating teams competing for qualification spots in the upcoming global tournament.

