05-02-2004, 04:59 PM
Pillay's Olympic dream fades after omission from squad
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->India's most capped hockey player Dhanraj Pillay was omitted from his country's list of probables for the Athens Games on Sunday, virtually ending his dream of a fourth Olympic appearance.
Domestic media and hockey observers believe Pillay's outspoken media comments, disputes with coaches and resentment among team mates of his special status have taken their toll.
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They dont realize how useful his experience will be in the Olympics.
Bah, IHF. The Olympics is not the time to test rookies, you hear me?
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->India's most capped hockey player Dhanraj Pillay was omitted from his country's list of probables for the Athens Games on Sunday, virtually ending his dream of a fourth Olympic appearance.
Domestic media and hockey observers believe Pillay's outspoken media comments, disputes with coaches and resentment among team mates of his special status have taken their toll.
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They dont realize how useful his experience will be in the Olympics.
Bah, IHF. The Olympics is not the time to test rookies, you hear me?
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