India W vs Japan W, FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 Live Streaming - Squads, where to watch IND vs JPN match on OTT, TV and more

After a disheartening defeat in the semi-final against Germany, which they lost 2-2(3-4) in the penalty shootouts, the Indian women's hockey team will be looking to regroup and focus on securing a victory against Japan in the crucial 3rd and 4th place match. This match is pivotal for them to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. 

It will mark the final opportunity for the Indian women's team to secure a quota for the 2024 Olympics, and winning against Japan is a must-need to turn their Olympic dreams into reality. 

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Meanwhile, the USA and Germany have already confirmed their places in the upcoming Paris Olympics scheduled for July-August after booking their spots in the final of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024.

Head-to-Head:

Notably, in the two previous encounters between Japan and India, India emerged victorious on both occasions. 

Total matches played: 31

India won: 14

Japan won: 14

Drawn: 3

Squads:

India: Savita Punia (Captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Ishika Chaudhary, Monika, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalker, Salima Tete, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Sonika, Jyoti, Beuty Dungdung, Sangita Kumari, Deepika, Lalremsiami, Baljeet Kaur, Nisha

Japan: Eika Nakamura, Yu Asai, Miyu Suzuki, Yuri Nagai (Captain), Hazuki Nagai, Shihori Oikawa, Miki Kozuka, Chiko Fujibayashi, Akari Nakagomi, Mai Toriyama, Kana Urata, Amiru Shimada, Akio Tanaka, Rui Takashima, Sakurako Omoto, Aimi Kobayashi, Miyu Hasegawa, Rika Ogawa

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Paris Olympics 2024 qualifier 3rd-4th classification match: India vs Japan hockey live match time, live streaming and telecast:

When will the India vs Japan hockey match take place?

India will play against Japan in the a bronze medal match of FIH Olympics 2024 qualifier on Friday (January 19).

What time does the India vs Japan live hockey match begin?

India vs Japan hockey match will begin at 4:30 PM IST on January 19.

Which TV channel will telecast the India vs Japan women's hockey match in India?

The India vs Japan bronze medal match live telecast will take place on Sports18 1 (HD), and Sports18 3.

How to watch the live streaming of the India vs Japan women's hockey match?

Fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs Japan women's hockey match on the Jio Cinema application and website.