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Indian men's hockey head coach Craig Fulton has emphasized a collective team approach as the squad prepares for the 2026 Asian Games. Following an eighth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup, the team held a bonding camp at Mount Fuji to refocus on team cohesion ahead of the upcoming tournament. Fulton stated that the camp was an enlightening experience that helped players prioritize the team over individual pursuits. He noted that the coaching staff and players have reviewed their performance from the World Cup and identified specific areas for improvement, which they are now working to address through training. The Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, is currently in Japan preparing for its opening match against Indonesia, scheduled for Sunday. India is placed in Pool A alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Regarding the team's objectives, Fulton said the primary goal is to finish at the top of their pool. He added that the team maintains a policy of respecting all opponents and focusing on their own performance rather than external factors. The Asian Games serve as a critical event for the team, as the gold medal winner secures direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Article source: www.srilankasource.com | Image credit: www.srilankasource.com
Indian men’s hockey head coach Craig Fulton has emphasized a collective team approach as the squad prepares for the 2026 Asian Games. Following an eighth-place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup, the team held a bonding camp at Mount Fuji to refocus on team cohesion ahead of the upcoming tournament.
Fulton stated that the camp was an enlightening experience that helped players prioritize the team over individual pursuits. He noted that the coaching staff and players have reviewed their performance from the World Cup and identified specific areas for improvement, which they are now working to address through training.
The Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, is currently in Japan preparing for its opening match against Indonesia, scheduled for Sunday. India is placed in Pool A alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Regarding the team’s objectives, Fulton said the primary goal is to finish at the top of their pool. He added that the team maintains a policy of respecting all opponents and focusing on their own performance rather than external factors. The Asian Games serve as a critical event for the team, as the gold medal winner secures direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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