India A Men's Hockey Team Coach: 'Rewarding To See Our Plans Come To Life...'

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 15:08 IST

India A men’s hockey team coach Shivendra Singh praised their performance after wins against Ireland and France.

India A men's hockey team (HI)

Under the captaincy of Sanjay, the squad has exhibited a blend of flair and discipline, achieving notable victories against Ireland and France. As the tour progresses into its second half, the focus shifts towards building consistency and assessing the team’s depth.

Reflecting on the performances so far, Coach Shivendra Singh stated that the India A Men’s Hockey Team’s tour of Europe has begun positively, with the team delivering exceptional performances. He mentioned the enjoyment of playing in the Netherlands and the commitment to maintaining the high standard, emphasising the hard work being put in behind the scenes.

He further noted the satisfaction of seeing training plans and player combinations come to life on the field, which bolsters confidence moving forward. The players are executing strategies effectively and showing maturity, and he believes they will maintain the same intensity in the remaining matches.

“The India A Men’s Hockey Team’s tour of Europe has started off quite well, and the team has put in some fantastic performances. We’ve enjoyed playing in the Netherlands so far and want to continue the good work. For that, we are working hard behind the scenes," Shivendra Singh said.

“It’s been rewarding to see our training plans and player combinations come to life on the pitch. That gives us confidence going forward. The players are executing strategies well and showing maturity. I believe they will carry that same intensity into the remaining games," he added.

The tour aims to provide exposure and international experience to a promising group of young and emerging players, many of whom are potential candidates for future senior team selection. The next challenge for India A includes a match against England, followed by a game against Belgium, and two high-intensity fixtures against the Netherlands to conclude the tour.

What Did Captain Say?

Captain Sanjay also expressed confidence in the team’s approach, highlighting the enjoyment of the opportunities presented during the tour. He emphasised that each match is a chance to learn and improve, and the team is committed to giving their best in every game.

He continued by noting the positive results so far and the successful execution of their plans, playing an exciting brand of hockey. The emphasis now is on maintaining consistency, especially as they face some tough fixtures ahead.

“We’ve been doing well on this tour and are enjoying the opportunities we’ve been given. Every match is a chance to learn and improve. We’re taking it one game at a time and are committed to giving our best in each one," Sanjay said.

“The results so far have been positive, but more importantly, we’ve been able to execute our plans and play an exciting brand of hockey. The focus now is to stay consistent, especially as we head into some tough fixtures," he added.

The India A Men’s Hockey Team will next face England at the Wagener Stadion in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on Tuesday at 1730 HRS IST, before concluding the tour with three more matches.

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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