Secret of Indian team’s fitness: No sweets, spicy food, says Rani

The women’s hockey team won the gold medal in the FIH Series Finals in Japan last month. file photo

The Indian women’s hockey players have been told to not indulge in their favourite spicy dishes and sweets as part of a strict diet aimed at maximising their chances of qualifying for Tokyo Olympics. High on confidence after its title win in FIH Series Finals in Hiroshima last month, the women’s team is practising hard for the final Olympics qualifier, to be held in November.