Bhubaneswar: It took 41 years for India to win a medal in the Hockey at the Olympics when the men’s team won bronze in Tokyo on August 5, beat Germany 5-4 in a thrilling play-off meeting.
And the team captain, Manpreet Singh, feels that the future of hockey in India is very bright.
Interacting with media people, Manpreet, who along with the entire men’s hockey team and women arrived here on Tuesday for a criminal ceremony held by the Head of Minister of Naveen Patnaik, “in 2008, we didn’t even qualify for the Olympics.
But things that are Owned changed for years, and the results are also displayed.
Now India has increased its position in the world ranking.
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https://t.co/jgifk8itgw- Odisha sports (@Sports_Odisha) 1629192010000Tating that everything takes a certain time, Singh said, “Yes, it is true that we take more time to reach here.
But now we are Get infrastructure and all kinds of support are needed for the best athletes in the world.
The future is very bright for hockey in our country.
“He also said that the team will now focus on the upcoming tournament such as the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Cup.
“We will analyze our performance in Tokyo.
Everywhere it is needed, we will improve and continue to provide our best performance,” Captain India said.
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https://t.co/xakCFTVT0E- Odisha Sports (@Sports_Odisha) 1629195580000Ked about his experience in Odisha, he said, “We got a lot of love and affection from Odisha during the last World Cup played in Bhubaneswar.
It gives encouragement for all of us “He hoped Naveen Patnaik, who himself was a hockey player during his schooldays, will continue to sponsor the team for the next five to 10 years.
Meanwhile, Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh suggested that all sports, including hockey, must be introduced in the school curriculum to produce the best props for the future.
The #Indianhockey team was given a traditional welcome at their arrival at Bhubaneswar.
https://t.co/VBDK6R6V6R- Odisha Sports (@Sports_Odisha) 1629195854000Similary, Women’s Hockey Team captain Rani Rampal said that his team will now practice for the upcoming event.
He also spoke supported holding a hockey league for men and women, who would improve the performance of the players.
To perform well in international events, both physical skills and fitness are just as important, he said, adding, “We have worked hard under our scientific advisor guidance to improve our fitness before the Olympics.” In Tokyo, the dream of the women’s hockey team to secure a girl’s Olympic medal was still not fulfilled after they lost 3-4 against England with a bronze medal match, their best performance at the Olympics.
“Hockey is in the hearts of everyone in Odisha, who gives the players to the players.
Odisha has set an example for others by promoting hockey.
In addition to hockey, the state has also created infrastructure for other people’s sports too.
Other countries should adopt one sport Each for promotion and development of all types of sports in our country, “Rani said.
Sharing his experience to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Women’s goalkeeper Savita Punia said, “Even though the busy schedule, Modi Sir spoke with us in video calls before and after the Olympics.
Yesterday, he talked to all players individually and also asked us how to improve sports Others.
He said we missed a medal, but we touched all of them.
“There are many changes in the country when it comes to hockey, because people are now watching a woman’s match, Savita said.
“If we continue to get such encouragement and support, the team’s performance will definitely improve in the upcoming match,” he added.
The Odisha government will facilitate the Hockey Team of the Son and Women at an event scheduled to be held on Tuesday night.