Lot of scope to improve game in one year: Salima Tete
Other Sports | April 29, 2020 15:49 ISTHaving debuted for India in early 2017 against Belarus, Tete became a young prodigy who was touted to be the next big thing in Indian hockey.
Having debuted for India in early 2017 against Belarus, Tete became a young prodigy who was touted to be the next big thing in Indian hockey.
In this testing time, the 25-year-old says the team is focussing on maintaining fitness and staying in touch with the sport as much as possible.
Indian hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo has said that the postponement of Olympics hasn't changed the side's target of winning the medal.
Since the nation-wide lockdown was announced, the team has suspended formal hockey training and is making the best use of this time to introspect on their own game and areas that require improvement.
The Indian women's hockey team will raise funds for helping the poor and migrant families whose lives have been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Savita Punia believes it is important for the team to look at positives in order to stay motivated amid the COVID-19 crisis which the country is currently battling with.
Marijne had earlier tweeted about his travel plans, saying he was forced to cancel his family visit because of the risk associated right now.
The junior women's team had an excellent Three Nations Tournament in Australia in December, where they defeated New Zealand twice.
Hockey India on Saturday named a 25-member core probables list for the upcoming senior women national camp, beginning at the Sports Authority of India, Bengaluru campus, on Sunday.
Last year marked an eventful season for the Indian women's team as it booked its ticket to 2020 Olympics, where for the first time in the history of the game it will make back-to-back appearances.
The Indian women's team was scheduled to travel to China from March 14 to 25. However, due to the fast-spreading disease, that has killed over 636 people and infected at least 31,161, it has been cancelled.
The Indian women's hockey team suffered a narrow loss in their third game of the tour.
New Zealand started the game on an attacking note and earned a penalty corner early in the first quarter and the chance was brilliantly converted by Megan Hull in the third minute of the match.
Indian women's hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne is aiming to raise the quality of training during the 17-day camp after Hockey India announced 25-member probables list for the upcoming tour of New Zealand later this month.
India had seven points from four matches, ahead of hosts Australia on goal difference, with New Zealand finishing third with only three points from their four matches.
India came from a goal down to defeat their opponents after New Zealand's Olivia Shannon (4th minute) had scored for her side.
The women's team has also been placed in Pool A along with defending champions Great Britain and world number one side the Netherlands. The other teams in Pool A are Germany, Ireland and South Africa.
Having qualified for the 2020 Olympics earlier this month, the Indian women's team is now gearing up for the upcoming tournaments, starting with a tour of New Zealand in January next year.
India came into the match with a 5-1 lead in the first leg but that lead was wiped off as they conceded four goals in a nightmarish first two quarters.
India put up an improved performance in the second half with skipper Rani Rampal scoring what turned out to be the winning goal in the 49th minute on Saturday.
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