Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has called on the Indian men's hockey team to set aside the saffron jersey controversy and concentrate on ending the country's 50-year wait for a World Cup medal. He questioned the official reason for the color change but emphasized player consent and keeping politics out of sports.
The Congress party, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized Hockey India's decision to change the Indian hockey team's traditional blue jersey to saffron for the upcoming World Cup, alleging political motives and a lack of public consensus.
Four Indian hockey players, Kanika Siwach, Udita, Gurjant Singh, and Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, have signed up to play for the Melbourne Cobras in Australia's Hockey One league in October and November. This move offers them valuable international exposure and experience in a different hockey culture.
Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh will receive the Padma Shri award on May 25 for his significant contributions to Indian hockey. Singh transformed Shahabad Markanda into a hockey hub, producing over 80 international players.
Virat Kohli lauded Indian hockey players for their superior fitness, stating cricketers are far behind. Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the sport's demanding physical requirements.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp. This incident highlights concerns about monitoring in grassroots sports setups.
Jharkhand govt removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment of girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from U-18 boys' camp.
Jude Felix criticizes Hockey India for removing PR Sreejesh as coach after 15 months, suggesting he could have developed a new generation of goalkeepers. Felix also questions the reliance on foreign coaches and lack of progress in Indian hockey despite investments.
