New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers and the Asian Games scheduled for this year, the top priorities remain fitness and building a strong unit which can come together and perform well.

Marijne, who returned to the women's programme in December 2025 after a four-year hiatus, has emphasised that his immediate focus is well-defined. With an eye on the major assignments in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutchman has emphasised the importance of building strong team chemistry while also raising fitness standards across the squad.

"Our first priority right now is fitness, which is a very important aspect for us. Alongside that, the focus is on coming togethe...