The Indian hockey team has a long history that includes Olympic victories and several international laurels. They consistently rank among the best in the world, thanks to a combination of ability, speed, and teamwork. Their lively legacy encourages succeeding generations, and determined players continue to raise India’s worldwide hockey profile.

Shamsher recalls India’s resilience in Paris Olympics quarterfinal after Rohidas red-card

 Indian hockey star forward Shamsher Singh on Friday recalled how the team displayed unity and determination after defender Amit Rohidas was red-carded in the crucial quarterfinal against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics to return with a successive bronze medal.

The bronze medal-winning Indian hockey team at the Paris Olympics had suffered a blow when defender Amit Rohidas received a red card with three-quarters of the vital quarterfinal match against Great Britain remaining.

He was responding a query from a student at an interaction with the Olympians at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here.

Besides Shamsher, fellow Olympians Jarmanpreet Singh, Raj Kumar Pal and international Varun Kumar took part in the interaction.

The players are here as members of the Delhi SG Pipers team preparing for the Hockey India League commencing at Rourkela on December 28.

Raj Kumar Pal, the versatile midfielder, said the players always supported each other. “We have team meetings where we discuss matters and support each other,” he said.

Jarmanpreet, whose career was almost wrecked as a junior India player following a failed dope test resulting in a two year ban, was asked how he coped with the setback.

Replying to a question, Raj Kumar Pal said “if you focus on something, success will come.“ Jarmanpreet urged the students to watch the HIL matches beginning on December 28 and back the Delhi SG Pipers.

The players were given a rousing welcome by a large number of students and faculty members who gathered to interact with the hockey stars. 

 

(PTI)