The ongoing tour has included matches against both Australia and Australia A, offering India a vital test of its form and depth ahead of upcoming international commitments.
The cuts have triggered disappointment across the sporting community, especially in Australian and Indian hockey enthusiasts and players, which has been part of the Games since 1998.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
