Indian men’s hockey team captain Gurinder Singh said ahead of the FIH Hockey 5 opening match against hosts Switzerland on Saturday that the pace of the game has made quick adaptation to the situation an absolute necessity, adding that training here The team was helped by the sessions. very big.
With just one day to go for the start of the inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5, the Indian men’s team is all set to make a mark in the shortest format of the game. After playing hosts Switzerland and Pakistan on the first day, India They will take on Malaysia and Poland respectively on June 5.
“We are really excited to be here in Lausanne, there is a great atmosphere here. We also had good training sessions, and we are all set for the tournament,” Gurinder said.
“We will be up against some quality teams and since the format is new, it will be a challenging task for us. It is fast paced and we need to adapt to the conditions at the earliest.”
The nine-member team comprises Pawan, Sanjay and Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, who were part of the team that won the silver medal in Hockey 5 at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
Talking about the team’s preparedness and balance, Gurinder said, “It will require a lot of speed and skill. We have also worked on short passes, 3D skills and structure. The use of perimeter boards is a new element in this format, and we will try to take advantage of that. We have got three players in the team who have played in this format before, so their experiences have been really helpful for us in our preparations.”
Vice-captain Sumit said, “It is a new format for us and we are very excited to play this version of the game. There will be high-scoring and neck-to-neck games, so our focus will be on playing attacking hockey right from the start. .
“We have worked on all aspects of the game, and the main focus will be on using the perimeter boards effectively. We have a good experienced team, some of us have played this format before, so we are confident and this is the way to go. Looking forward to the fun tournament,” concluded Sumit.
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