New Delhi: Still Smarting from the semifinal exit in Asia Champions Trophy, the head coach of Indian Hockey Team Graham Reid on Friday said the setback came as a fact to check the winner of the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal in front of a busy calendar year.
India defending champions were shocked 3-5 by Japan in the semifinals of Act in Dhaka last month.
“It’s always difficult.
You have to put in a situation.
Everyone, including myself, hates the semi-final loss to Japan in the round.
No one likes to experience something like that.
But sometimes you have to experience it to learn from it.” Reid said at a virtual press conference.
“The message after the tournament ‘see this is what happens if we don’t treat every game with the most important.
I think it’s a very good learning experience.” Reid said his message to the team after a direct historic Olympic medal: “It is only the beginning and not the road” and the loss of Japan will act as a reminder for them in front of a busy year which includes FIND PRO league matches, Commonwealth games, and Asian Games.
“Straight after the Olympics I also said that ‘Isn’t this, this is just the beginning’ and it is our message from when we won a bronze medal in Tokyo.” …
we have to take the best from the opportunity from here, “he said India 20 members.
The team in a double-leg contest in South Africa.
The team will also have the Veteran Prokejesh goalkeeper back in addition to getting two new faces – Drag Shipy Jugraj Singh and Abhishek striker.
“We can do that in Bangladesh (provide opportunities.
For players new).
We can provide players who don’t have a chance for a while.
“We also need to return some other players who don’t have a game since the Olympics.
Another important message is that this will be a very difficult game, we consider it seriously enough so that the team we choose is reflective.
That,” said the coach about the squad.
Talking about two new players, Reid said: “Jugraj is a pretty versatile player who can play in midfield and defense.
He was also very fast when he dragged the film.
I was quite excited if we could make it a little more consistent where he put them.
“Abhishek likes to score, productive goalscorer.
He is strong and young.
“Australian tactics were also impressed with the longevity and commitment of veteran goalkeeper Sreejesh.” He (Sreejesh) back again, he has a long break but you cannot play too long for your country as he has without open to ideas and changes and new development and sustainable improvement.
You must have the same drive and the same commitment as you have when you are 19.
“The coach is also appreciated for the competitive spirit of the captain of the Mahrektur.” One of the things you see with ManPreet is that there is competitiveness, it’s a better internal drive and win is something you can’t teach people, you have to experience, study, and develop it.
When you see Manpreet play, he brings the competitive spirit, “said Reid.
Skipper Manpreet too highlights the importance of starting the year in a positive tone.” This is a very important year for the team.
This is a good opportunity for us to play matches against France and South Africa and we hope to start the new year with a record of victory and make good progress.
This is a very important tour for us, “he said.” In action there are several new players, new teams.
We need to provide opportunities for other players and see their increase.
This year is very important to us.
We have pro league, CWG, Asian Cup, Asian Games, and World Cup next year.
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