New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) congratulated India's men's and women's teams for their participation in the ongoing FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups, with president PT Usha expressing confidence that Team India will display the "pride, determination and excellence that have always defined Indian hockey."

Both men's and women's teams are competing in their respective World Cup tournaments, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. While the Indian men's side started with a 3-1 win over Wales, the Indian women's side started with a 2-2 draw against China.

India men's team secured direct qualification to the tournament after winning the men's Asia Cup held on home soil last year. India is drawn in Pool D ...