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Marijne: Asian Games Gold Is Next Target for Indian Women's Hockey
15 Sep
Summary
- Coach urges team to channel World Cup disappointment into Asian Games gold.
- India's women's team achieved its best World Cup performance since 1974.
- Team culture includes 'unity thread' and 'crystal ball' to foster togetherness.
Indian women's hockey head coach Sjoerd Marijne aims to leverage the team's World Cup near-miss as motivation for winning gold at the upcoming Asian Games. He noted that finishing fifth at the World Cup marked the team's best performance since 1974, a historic achievement he wants them to build upon.
Marijne views the heightened expectations as a compliment, stressing the importance of mental fortitude and staying focused on the task. He believes the team must remain sharp and effective, particularly in capitalizing on scoring opportunities against lower-ranked opponents expected at the Asian Games.
Adaptation to Japan's humid conditions was a key focus, though Marijne highlighted the team's experience playing in diverse environments globally. He praised the team's disciplined defense, a cornerstone of their success, and urged players to maintain humility and unity, symbolized by their 'unity thread' and 'crystal ball' traditions.
