Bhubaneswar, Jan. 4 -- Indian team is all set to open their campaign at FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela 2023 against Spain on January 13, 2022. With just a few days left for the start of hockey's biggest tournament, forward Sukhjeet Singh candidly spoke about the mood at the team camp.

The Indian team arrived in Rourkela on December 27, 2022, and have been training hard at the new 'jewel' of hockey, the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium over the past week to prepare for hockey's most esteemed competition. Sukhjeet, who will compete in his first-ever World Cup, expressed gratitude to chief coach Graham Reid for his constant support.

"I am extremely delighted and thankful to Reid who gave me this opportunity ...