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Even though India won a medal in hockey at the Olympics after a gap of 41 years, but there is still a lot to be achieved for the young Indian team, feels forward Shamsher Singh. The next goal is to become world No.1 side and win tournaments like the FIH Hockey Pro League.

Indian defender Jarmanpreet Singh feels that mental fitness is as important as physical fitness in hockey ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year old star, who made his international debut back in 2018, feels fortunate to have the support of his senior players in the squad.

Indian hockey star Amit Rohidas admitted that video analysis has been playing a huge part in their preparations ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The Indian men's hockey team will start its quest for a record ninth Olympics gold medal win in Tokyo on July 42, against New Zealand.

Hockey star Vivek Sagar Prasad feels that the recent tours to Argentina and Europe have given the team a fresh perspective ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Games. Even though India is the most successful nation at the Olympics, with eight gold medals, they have failed to secure a podium finish since 1980.