Bengaluru The Indian men’s hockey team has resumed practice at the ongoing National Coaching Camp at Sports Authority of India (Sai) Center after a five-month break due to the Kovid-19 epidemic. The team has been over three weeks since they started practice. During the lockdown, the players were confined to their rooms to maintain their fitness level.
Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kanguzam said, “It is a difficult time for me personally as I returned to competitive hockey early this year. I was away from hockey for almost a full year in 2019 due to prolonged injury.” . ”
Arjun Awardee Manipur player Chinglensana is taking things slowly and he is not taking much pressure on himself to get form soon.
He said, “It will take some time (at least two-three months) for all of us to get our forms back. This period will be important for us. The good thing is that we don’t have any major tournaments till the end of this year. . This will help us regain our form. ”
“Head coach Graham Reid is also in no hurry and has told us that the team management will start intensive training later this year,” said the midfielder.
Chinglensana further said that this ‘slow and steady’ approach ensures that the players are not under any pressure.
He said, “It is very reassuring for the players that Coach Reid is constantly talking to the players and giving us enough time. That does not put pressure on us. We will know where we are when we play the match. Standing. “
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