With the Indian men’s hockey team reaching the semifinals of the ongoing Junior Asia Cup and booking its spot at the Junior World Cup later this year, coach C.R. Kumar is looking beyond, preparing players for the step up to the senior level.
India will most likely face South Korea in the semifinals on Wednesday and the defending champion — India won in 2015 with the 2021 edition cancelled due to COVID — is keen on continuing the momentum.
“This was our only chance to prove ourselves and qualify for the Junior World Cup and we have done good so far. I have faith in this team and our preparation and am hoping to be in the final and do well against whichever team we face,” Kumar said from Salalah on Monday.
