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Former GK Sreejesh Criticises Hockey Management After World Cup Exit
✍️ Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:52 AM
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P.R. Sreejesh has publicly questioned the strategies of Indian hockey authorities following the men’s and women’s teams’ failures to reach the semifinals of the World Cup.
Former national goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has taken to the media to criticize the strategies of the Indian hockey establishment after the country’s men’s and women’s squads failed to reach the semifinals of the World Cup.
The men’s team were defeated by Argentina in the group stage, while the women’s side drew with Australia, leaving both sides unable to progress beyond the group phase.
Sreejesh called for a comprehensive review of training programmes, player selection and coaching appointments, arguing that the current approach is not producing the results expected at the international level.
The Hockey Federation has yet to issue a formal response to the former goalkeeper’s remarks, but the comments have sparked debate among players, officials and fans about the future direction of Indian hockey.
The men’s team were defeated by Argentina in the group stage, while the women’s side drew with Australia, leaving both sides unable to progress beyond the group phase.
Sreejesh called for a comprehensive review of training programmes, player selection and coaching appointments, arguing that the current approach is not producing the results expected at the international level.
The Hockey Federation has yet to issue a formal response to the former goalkeeper’s remarks, but the comments have sparked debate among players, officials and fans about the future direction of Indian hockey.