NEW DELHI: Boosted by a robust comeback in the three-match series towards New Zealand final week, ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh says the Indian hockey group is keen to carry ahead the momentum into the approaching Asian Games and win the gold medal.
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"Personally for me, playing against a quality team like New Zealand who won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games was very important. Since I had missed out all the action during the Champions Trophy, I had to find my rhythm ahead of the Asian Games in Jakarta," Rupinder said.
The Commonwealth Games in April used to be Rupinder's final appearance for the Indian group at a major international event. A hamstring injury all through the quadrennial event intended that he needed to be rested for the Champions Trophy where the group completed runners up.
While the group used to be up towards top groups on this planet, Rupinder needed to stay in the national camp and paintings on his health.
"It is frustrating for any player to be watching the team play on TV but it was critical for me to undergo rehab in order to be match-fit and available for the Asian Games selections," Rupinder expressed after the Three-0 series win towards New Zealand.
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In order to realize momentum again, Rupinder seemed in 4 practice fits towards Bangladesh early this month where he scored 10 goals through penalty corners and performed two practice fits towards South Korea where he scored one function.
"I think having Bangladesh, South Korea and New Zealand visit us ahead of major tournaments was a blessing in disguise. The team tried out different combinations and tested different variations in converting PC. We also tried new methods of creating PCs where I think the team did well. Our main criteria was to improve goal scoring," said the 27-year-old from Punjab.
After a a hit series towards New Zealand, the Indian group has returned home for a week-long smash and will re-join the National Camp on August 1. At the Asian Games, Indian Men's Team is grouped in Pool A with Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Hong Kong China.
In the camp earlier than the group leaves for Jakarta, Rupinder said the group will further paintings on the explicit spaces to verify they've left no stone unturned of their preparations for the Asian Games.
"The one-week break will help us rejuvenate as some of us have been in the National Camp continuously since April 28. When we return to camp, the team will sit together, watch videos from our matches against New Zealand and try and find out ways to improve further. We are eager to defend the Gold Medal at Asian Games in Jakarta," he concluded.
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"Personally for me, playing against a quality team like New Zealand who won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games was very important. Since I had missed out all the action during the Champions Trophy, I had to find my rhythm ahead of the Asian Games in Jakarta," Rupinder said.
The Commonwealth Games in April used to be Rupinder's final appearance for the Indian group at a major international event. A hamstring injury all through the quadrennial event intended that he needed to be rested for the Champions Trophy where the group completed runners up.
While the group used to be up towards top groups on this planet, Rupinder needed to stay in the national camp and paintings on his health.
"It is frustrating for any player to be watching the team play on TV but it was critical for me to undergo rehab in order to be match-fit and available for the Asian Games selections," Rupinder expressed after the Three-0 series win towards New Zealand.
ALSO READ: India beat NZ Four-0 in third Test, complete series whitewash
In order to realize momentum again, Rupinder seemed in 4 practice fits towards Bangladesh early this month where he scored 10 goals through penalty corners and performed two practice fits towards South Korea where he scored one function.
"I think having Bangladesh, South Korea and New Zealand visit us ahead of major tournaments was a blessing in disguise. The team tried out different combinations and tested different variations in converting PC. We also tried new methods of creating PCs where I think the team did well. Our main criteria was to improve goal scoring," said the 27-year-old from Punjab.
After a a hit series towards New Zealand, the Indian group has returned home for a week-long smash and will re-join the National Camp on August 1. At the Asian Games, Indian Men's Team is grouped in Pool A with Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Hong Kong China.
In the camp earlier than the group leaves for Jakarta, Rupinder said the group will further paintings on the explicit spaces to verify they've left no stone unturned of their preparations for the Asian Games.
"The one-week break will help us rejuvenate as some of us have been in the National Camp continuously since April 28. When we return to camp, the team will sit together, watch videos from our matches against New Zealand and try and find out ways to improve further. We are eager to defend the Gold Medal at Asian Games in Jakarta," he concluded.
Eager to win gold at Asian Games, says Rupinder Pal Singh
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