PR Sreejesh to mentor Indian colts goalkeepers at Junior Hockey World Cup
Senior India skipper and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will mentor the Indian colts goalkeepers at the Junior (under-21) Hockey World Cup which kicks off in Lucknow today (Dec 8). Sreejesh takes over from Dave Staniforth who returns home to South Africa after holding a three-week camp.
“I have worked with the junior goalkeepers in Bangalore camp for some time before going for a break. Dave (Staniforth) has been training the goalkeepers for the last three weeks. But from tomorrow onwards I will be in charge of the goalkeeping aspect,” Sreejesh told PTI news agency.
India last won the junior world crown 15 years ago. Vikas Dahiya and Krishan B Pathak are the goalkeepers of the Indian junior team.
Indian team head coach Harendra Singh lauded Sreejesh, saying his presence will boost the morale of the entire team.
“Sree is currently one of the finest goalkeepers in the world. He is also a great motivator and fun loving guy. So his presence will be of great help," the coach said.
India open their campaign against Canada later today (Dec 8).
“Sree bhai is a great goalkeeper and I have worked with him in the past as well. He is a fantastic jovial person to be with around. He always motivates and inspires everyone to bring out their best on the field," said Dahiya, who is also a part of the senior squad.
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