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FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Manpreet Singh to lead India men’s team against Russia
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hockey5 years ago FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Had great experience playing in front of very passionate hockey fans, says Denis Shchipachev Russian men’s hockey team skipper Denis Shchipachev has expressed that he had a great experience playing in front of the passionate hockey fans in Bhubaneswar when he last played in the FIH Series Finals. India will meet Russia in the two FIH Olympic Qualifiers matches next month at the same venue. SportsCafe Desk |
hockey5 years ago FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Team India mentally prepared for Russian challenge, believes VR Raghunath VR Raghunath believes that the Indian men’s hockey team is mentally prepared for the FIH Olympic Qualifier matches which will be played against Russia next month. Raghunath heaped praise on the drag-flickers in the 18-man Indian squad and also talked about the benefits of playing FIH Pro League. Chiranjibi Pati |
hockey5 years ago Fergus Kavanagh’s coaching experience will help women defenders get better, believes Sjoerd Marijne Indian women hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is of the belief that the coaching experience of Fergus Kavanagh during the Hockey India women defenders’ camp will be helpful for them. Marijne also stated that a good defensive unit can help the team create more scoring opportunities for the Indian team. SportsCafe Desk |
hockey5 years ago Players have to tackle irrespective of being a defender or a midfielder or a striker, asserts Graham Reid Graham Reid has stated that the Indian midfielders and the strikers have to pull up their socks and come out with good contribution, in tackling. Reid has also added that he wants the team to play an attacking brand of hockey in the coming days ahead of the crucial FIH Olympic Qualifiers. SportsCafe Desk |
hockey5 years ago Indian women’s hockey team slip to 10th place on FIH Rankings, Men’s team stay at fifth The Indian women’s hockey team has fallen one place and are currently at the 10th position in the latest FIH Rankings. On the other hand, the men are unchanged at the fifth place after winning the FIH Series Finals and booking a place in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers to be held later this year. SportsCafe Desk |