Ireland's Women's Hockey Team are set to compete in the crucial Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Valencia, Spain, from January 13th to 21st. This tournament is the final opportunity for to secure a place at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Ireland are currently ranked #13 in the world, are will play in Pool A alongside Belgium (#4), Ukraine (#28), and Korea (#12).
Ireland kick off their campaign Belgium on January 13th at 5:30 pm, followed by a clash with Ukraine on January 15th at 12 noon, and concluding the pool stage against Korea on January 16th at 6:15 pm. All times stated are Irish-time.
Only three qualification spots are available, thus it is crucial for Ireland to finish at least second in Pool A.
Winning the semi-final would automatically secure their place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games however, if they were to lose the semi-final, they could still qualify if they won the third-place play-off following semi-final defeat.