The Indian men's hockey team's preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games suffered a major blow today as its upcoming FIH Pro League away matches against Spain and Germany were postponed due to 'international travel restrictions'.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''While India were supposed to play Spain on May 15 and 16, their matches against Germany were scheduled on May 22 and 23.<br />''International Hockey Federation (FIH) expressed sympathy to the Indian hockey community, as well as their families and friends in times of Covid.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The Manpreet Singh-led India team had recently returned from a successful tour of Argentina, where they had defeated the reigning Olympic champions in both the Pro League games and won two of the four practice games in Buenos Aires.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Boxing Federation of India executive director Raj Kumar Sacheti has passed away due to Covid-19. Sacheti was also an associate joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta has paid rich tribute to the departing soul, calling him as 'passionate and able sports administrator'.&nbsp;</span><br />
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