Bengaluru, Aug. 1 -- Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed confidence ahead of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, saying the team has put in extensive preparation and enters the tournament with strong unity, belief, and improved fitness.

He stressed the importance of maintaining a match-by-match approach and said the team's focus is on delivering consistent performances and finishing every game on a positive note.

The latest edition of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup will be held from August 14 to 30 this year in Belgium and the Netherlands. India secured a direct qualification to the tournament after winning the men's Asia Cup held on home soil last year.

"We have worked hard for this, and our training has been very good...