Scientific advisor for eves
New Delhi: With an aim to make the side physically and mentally fit, Hockey India on Tuesday appointed Matthew Tredrea as the scientific advisor of the senior women’s team. Before being appointed with the Indian women’s hockey team, the 26-year-old Matthew worked with the Australian professional Rugby league club, Newcastle Knights for almost two years as the assistant strength and conditioning Coach.
Matthew has also worked on different assignments as the strength and conditioning coach of the Australian Rugby league Development and CSHS Rugby league Programs.
‘Need to work on fitness’
New Delhi: Returning to ground after a well-deserved two months break, captain of the Indian hockey team Sardar Singh feels fitness will be key to their success in the World league semifinals to be held at Rotterdam, Netherlands from June 13 to 23. After a much-needed rest, the Indian hockey players have assembled at Bangalore to kick-start their preparations for the forthcoming FIH Hockey World league semifinals. “The break was a must as we have played continuously for past few months. We will face top teams like Netherlands, Australia and Spain and to match them in speed, we have to work really hard on fitness. We have to improve several aspects of our game,” Sardar said.
deru wins a silver in WYW
New Delhi: Jamjang Deru gave India the first medal in the World Youth Weightlifting Championships as he won a silver in the 50kg boys category on the opening day at Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Deru won the silver in clean and jerk with an effort of 110 kg and finished fourth in the total lift with 195kg. He lifted 85kg in snatch.
Bagan eye hat-trick of wins
Kolkata: An upbeat Mohun Bagan will look to continue their winning run when they take on Mumbai FC in a rescheduled 14th round match of the I-league at the Kalyani Stadium on Wednesday. Bagan have won two out of two against Dempo and SCG as they look confident to avoid relegation.
FICCI in Soccerex Forum
New Delhi: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and libero Sports India will lead a 40-member delegation to the two-day Soccerex European Forum in Manchester, UK starting on Tuesday. The delegation has representatives from Sports Ministry and All India Football Federation as well as from the leading brands, clubs, academies and agencies involved in the effort of developing football in India. PNS/Agencies