New Delhi, Sept 24: He played a key role in India’s historic hockey bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and is the next target of midfielder Simranjit Singh to hone his skills to become a regular feature in the squad for upcoming events, including next year’s Asian Games. have to make. Play. Singh scored twice as the Indian men’s team defeated Germany 5-4 in a thrilling bronze medal play-off in Tokyo.
“I feel very lucky, honestly. It was a wonderful experience for me in Tokyo and I aimed to play the role that was given to me to the fullest,” he said in a release issued by Hockey India (HI) on Friday. said in.
“Now, I look forward to returning to the camp and analyzing my performance in detail and understanding the areas on which I can further work on and improve.” Singh was part of the India Colts team that won the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup in Lucknow. 2016.
“That win in Lucknow really changed our lives for good. It was indeed a stepping stone for many of us and the journey so far has been wonderful.”
“From here on out, my aim is only to get better and be a part of India’s upcoming campaigns in FIH Hockey Pro League, Asian Games etc. There’s still a lot I think I can improve on.”
With the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup starting November 24 in India, Singh is excited that the best talent from across the world will get to experience the facilities in Bhubaneswar.
“It is great that the best junior players from across the world will get to experience world class facilities in Bhubaneswar.
“We have played in many places across the world but playing in Odisha is always special because of the facilities there, the hospitality of the Odisha state government and the fans. “I am really happy that the hockey festival is returning to India after almost two years of no action in the country due to COVID-19. I hope all the players enjoy the tournament and wish them all the best.”
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