Former Indian Hockey Men’ s Team Captain PR Sreejesh said that the Indian team has the quality and depth to comfortably achieve a top-four finish. Anything the team can achieve beyond that would be a bonus, he said.
Speaking to JioStar, Former India captain PR Sreejesh shared his advice for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team on dealing with pressure:
“The FIH Hockey World Cup is the second biggest tournament in hockey after the Olympics and naturally, the whole world is watching, and all eyes are on you. That brings a lot of pressure. But you cannot let that pressure affect your game. When you start thinking too much about it, your performance drops. And when your performance drops, the pressure increases even more. So the key is to stay calm, focus on your role, and trust your training. Most importantly, you are playing in the World Cup. This is what you have worked for. Just enjoy the moment and give your best on the pitch.”
On the performance expectations from the Indian Men’s Hockey Team in the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup:
“In my opinion, the way this team is set up and the progress we have made, a top four finish is the minimum we should aim for. Looking at the pool we have been drawn in, we have the quality and the depth to achieve that. Anything beyond that, silver, gold, or bronze, would be a bonus. The team is playing with confidence, and we have the experience to handle big games. We should not settle for less. The target is clear, we are here to compete and make our mark.”
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