New Delhi: Former Zafar Iqbal Skipper has warned the Indian men’s hockey team that is bound in Tokyo against self-satisfaction, by saying the atmosphere at the Olympics will be very different from test events and there will be no room for slip up or experiments.
With less than 30 days to go for Tokyo games, the Indian team prepares for the Marquee event.
“The team is ranked 4th in the world which by itself is a big achievement.
I oversee their appearance on a tour against Argentina, where they play well,” Iqbal said as quoted in the release of Indian hockey.
“I just need to say that the Olympic atmosphere is very different from the test game.
There is no room for each slip up or experiment here, and self-confidence and self-determination in each player will be the most valuable characteristics for the team,” he added.
The advanced icon also remembers the memories of the victory of the last gold winner of India at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
“The memory of the 1980 will remain with me forever.
It was more than a personal achievement because it was a big moment for the country too.
It is the 8th gold medal in hockey for the country That, which is a record that will definitely stand for a long time and long time.
“It was a campaign that was difficult for us because most members in the team were young players and debutant at the Olympics.
I believe only Vasudevan Baskaran and Bahadur Chhetri beer who played at the 1976 Olympics before.
I remember that the final against Spain was a very difficult match.
Mohammed Shahid is our key player in the final, and he played extraordinary that day, “said Iqbal.
Unfortunately nicknamed ‘hockey man’, Iqbal has a prestigious difference to bear flag from the opening contingent of India at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
He Also led the man’s hockey team that year.
While Iqbal has a playful playing career with many important things like that, he remembers a special match as his most beautiful memory.
“I still remember the 1982 championship meeting against Pakistan.
in the Netherlands.
We trailed 0-3 against our rivals in the initial phase of the match, and we did a large comeback to win the 5-4 match in the end.
“Rajinder Singh Jr scored 3 goals in the match to lead us to an unforgettable victory.
It was a beautiful feeling,” he said.