Germany sees World League as stepping stone for WC
8 Jan 2014 6:34 AM IST
“This tournament is the stepping stone to the World Cup. It will be tough for us as we are coming from a situation where the team trained indoor. Now, playing outdoor will be tough,” said Germany coach Markus Weise on Tuesday.
Weise said that they held the Indian team in high regards and also praised skipper Sardar Singh.
“The Indian team is very strong and we hold high regards for them and especially for Sardar Singh. We are concentrating on basics rather than strategy. The team will give their best shot in the tournament.”
Germany will play New Zealand Jan 10. Speaking post a practice session, German skipper Oliver Korn said: “We are here to improve our game and this is like a run up to the World Cup. Teams competing here are the best teams of the world and hence pinpointing on one as the strongest contender is difficult.
“We see Australia, Netherlands and India as strong rivals and one to look out for. India will be playing in front of their home crowd hence they have to live up to the expectations. Sardar and Manpreet Singh are the good players in the Indian team.”
Complimentary tickets for olympians: HI
NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Tuesday announced complimentary tickets to hockey Olympians and international players for the forthcoming Hero Hockey World League Final from January 10-18.
Eight nations are participating in the tournament which will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Former players will have to contact Ajit Pal Singh and R P Singh, selector Hockey India to request their tickets. Hockey India Secretary General Narinder Batra said it would be a privilege for them to invite all hockey Olympians and international players to witness the top teams of world in action.
“Their presence will encourage the Indian team who is ready for the challenge and all the organisers of the tournament.
Keeping in mind the immense contribution of hockey Olympians and international players have made to our great game, Hockey India is continued to recognise their efforts,” said Batra.The teams have been divided into two groups. Pool A will feature Germany, England, New Zealand and India while Australia, Argentina, Belgium and Netherlands are in Pool B.
Weise said that they held the Indian team in high regards and also praised skipper Sardar Singh.
“The Indian team is very strong and we hold high regards for them and especially for Sardar Singh. We are concentrating on basics rather than strategy. The team will give their best shot in the tournament.”
Germany will play New Zealand Jan 10. Speaking post a practice session, German skipper Oliver Korn said: “We are here to improve our game and this is like a run up to the World Cup. Teams competing here are the best teams of the world and hence pinpointing on one as the strongest contender is difficult.
“We see Australia, Netherlands and India as strong rivals and one to look out for. India will be playing in front of their home crowd hence they have to live up to the expectations. Sardar and Manpreet Singh are the good players in the Indian team.”
Complimentary tickets for olympians: HI
NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Tuesday announced complimentary tickets to hockey Olympians and international players for the forthcoming Hero Hockey World League Final from January 10-18.
Eight nations are participating in the tournament which will be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Former players will have to contact Ajit Pal Singh and R P Singh, selector Hockey India to request their tickets. Hockey India Secretary General Narinder Batra said it would be a privilege for them to invite all hockey Olympians and international players to witness the top teams of world in action.
“Their presence will encourage the Indian team who is ready for the challenge and all the organisers of the tournament.
Keeping in mind the immense contribution of hockey Olympians and international players have made to our great game, Hockey India is continued to recognise their efforts,” said Batra.The teams have been divided into two groups. Pool A will feature Germany, England, New Zealand and India while Australia, Argentina, Belgium and Netherlands are in Pool B.
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