NEW DELHI: When India coach Graham Reid sat down in Krefeld to record his responses to Timesofindia.com’s questions, India were 24 hours away from their first international game back on the hockey pitch after a year. As for target objectives, the coach sounded sorted. His biggest worry, the European winter, had, in fact, turned out to be welcoming; and Reid was looking forward to once again being part of the ebb and flow of a game of hockey.
A day after this interview, Reid’s boys made a dream return to the pitch.
A 6-1 win over Germany did way more than just settle nerves. Many believe that had the Tokyo Olympics happened on schedule last year, India had the best chance to return to the Olympic podium. This win keeps that belief alive.
A day after this interview, Reid’s boys made a dream return to the pitch.
A 6-1 win over Germany did way more than just settle nerves. Many believe that had the Tokyo Olympics happened on schedule last year, India had the best chance to return to the Olympic podium. This win keeps that belief alive.
A lot of effort went into India getting their first game after a year; and though a 17-day Europe tour will give India just four matches, Reid isn’t complaining, especially with a packed Pro League schedule lined up from April 10 onwards.
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