03-14-2008, 10:49 PM
But i dont see the purpose of posting that article from msn which does not mention that there are other training facilities in India which are far better than the one mentioned above. Have they ever mentioned the Bangalore facility which came up during the national games or the Hyderabad facility which are comparable to world standards.
Their main purpose seems to be shame the country rather than any detailed write-up. IMHO Such articles are best suited for the Psy-Ops thread rather than for any serious discussion thread.
And Indian Hockey is not suffering because of money or lack of facilities. The IHF goofed up by trying to make Indian players play in the European style of hockey rather than Asian style in which Indians are experts. It is more due to lack of foresight and not due to other reasons. And interesting development today is that a former hockey player is collecting MP's signature on a petition to 'reform' indian hockey. Reform may mean anything, throwing out KPS Gill or throwing out the whole hockey administration.
Their main purpose seems to be shame the country rather than any detailed write-up. IMHO Such articles are best suited for the Psy-Ops thread rather than for any serious discussion thread.
And Indian Hockey is not suffering because of money or lack of facilities. The IHF goofed up by trying to make Indian players play in the European style of hockey rather than Asian style in which Indians are experts. It is more due to lack of foresight and not due to other reasons. And interesting development today is that a former hockey player is collecting MP's signature on a petition to 'reform' indian hockey. Reform may mean anything, throwing out KPS Gill or throwing out the whole hockey administration.