It would take some real effort for a podium finish, and the coach has said that we don't have any realisitc chances. so, don't hold your breath for a medal in hockey.
Asking India to win the hockey worldcup is akin to asking the WI to win the cricket world cup. They have it in them to be the best, but the changes of them winning is fairly dismal. Both live in past glory.
Re: Aim for Top 6
by Amandeep Singh on Jun 28, 2012 01:13 PM
It's Olympics and not the Hockey World Cup dude..... The last Hockey World Cup was held in India in 2010, a little before the Commonwealth games and the next one is going to be held in 2014 in Hague, The Netherlands.
What a genius Michael Nobbs is! His statement "scoring field goals will be the key to the team's fortune" is unknown to our so-called best Indian hockey players!! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Basically he assured that the Indian team will be losers.
Re: Re: India's chances
by Sceptic Critic on Jul 03, 2012 03:57 AM
I'm certain and confident that people like you will certainly and only do that, since I'm sure that India will not have a podium finish in reality in this Olympics. Dreamers like you are all around.
Re: Re: India's chances
by Venugopalan on Jun 28, 2012 11:31 AM
India has A fair chance for podium finish with a little bit of luck..we have penalty corner specilist, good goalkeeper, fit forwards and a not so bad defence..the only problem is surface which will suit the european style of hockey..
Re: Re: Re: India's chances
by abc_xyz abc_xyz on Jun 28, 2012 05:52 PM
Hoping for a top 6 finish, which itself looks improbable. Being optimisic is somethind and being realistic is another.
Re: Re: Re: Re: India's chances
by jagar singh on Jul 24, 2012 07:22 PM
even if we finish 6th,it will be an achievement.TEAM IS CAPABLE BUT EACH DAY IS DIFFERENT.
