Indiana University Athletics
Garcia Prado and Loveridge Represent Their Respective National Teams
7/25/2023 11:30:00 AM | Field Hockey
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Field Hockey's Arabella Loveridge and Inés Garcia Prado have both advanced in their respective national field hockey teams' development system.
Loveridge, who is entering her junior year at Indiana, has made New Zealand's U21 National Team as a member of the Extended Squad.
Garcia Prado earned a roster spot on Spain's U18 National Team this month.
As members of their respective national teams, they get the opportunity to compete in high-level, international competition.
Garcia Prado recently competed in the 2023 EuroHockey U18 Championships from July 7-17 in Krefeld, Germany. Spain took third place, defeating England 1-0, and earned Garcia Prado and her teammates a bronze medal.
Garcia Prado was excited about the team taking third place and for the opportunity to play for Spain.
"It is such an incredible feeling," Garcia Prado said. "When I was younger, I dreamed of being able to play for Spain, and now I am so happy and proud to be doing what I love the most while representing my country."
Loveridge started training with New Zealand's U21 team in March, but officially joined the team in July. The rest of her summer is dedicated to training with the team prior to the fall collegiate season.
In October, a final camp will be held that will result in 18 players being named to represent New Zealand in the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup (JWC). The JWC will take place from November 29 to December 10 in Santiago, Chile.
Loveridge believes that her time with the New Zealand national team will elevate her play when she gets back to Bloomington.
"Training in a high-quality environment has taught me new skills and helped me improve as a player, and I hope to bring this quality to Indiana to help the team," Loveridge said of her experience. "I have now put myself in a competitive mindset which helps prepare me for the season ahead."
Loveridge, who is entering her junior year at Indiana, has made New Zealand's U21 National Team as a member of the Extended Squad.
Garcia Prado earned a roster spot on Spain's U18 National Team this month.
As members of their respective national teams, they get the opportunity to compete in high-level, international competition.
Garcia Prado recently competed in the 2023 EuroHockey U18 Championships from July 7-17 in Krefeld, Germany. Spain took third place, defeating England 1-0, and earned Garcia Prado and her teammates a bronze medal.
Garcia Prado was excited about the team taking third place and for the opportunity to play for Spain.
"It is such an incredible feeling," Garcia Prado said. "When I was younger, I dreamed of being able to play for Spain, and now I am so happy and proud to be doing what I love the most while representing my country."
Loveridge started training with New Zealand's U21 team in March, but officially joined the team in July. The rest of her summer is dedicated to training with the team prior to the fall collegiate season.
In October, a final camp will be held that will result in 18 players being named to represent New Zealand in the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup (JWC). The JWC will take place from November 29 to December 10 in Santiago, Chile.
Loveridge believes that her time with the New Zealand national team will elevate her play when she gets back to Bloomington.
"Training in a high-quality environment has taught me new skills and helped me improve as a player, and I hope to bring this quality to Indiana to help the team," Loveridge said of her experience. "I have now put myself in a competitive mindset which helps prepare me for the season ahead."
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