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We are extra assured in crunch matches resulting from good worldwide publicity: Indian girls’s hockey skipper Savita

New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Every week since their return from the Tour of South Africa the place the Indian Women’s Hockey Team took on the hosts in a four-match collection and likewise performed World No.1 Netherlands in three pleasant matches, Captain Savita Punia remarked that the staff has made a constructive begin to the brand new season this yr and her staff loved the tour.

Against South Africa, India gained 5-1, 7-0 and 4-0 and drew 2-2 within the final recreation and in opposition to Netherlands, they misplaced the three friendlies with an an identical margin of 1-3.

“It is a very important year for us as we are aiming for direct qualification for Paris Olympics by winning the Asian Games. Last time, we came so close to winning the Gold, losing only by a goal to Japan but this year we are optimistic, particularly because we have got some very good international exposure over the last few years and we are way more confident and aggressive in crunch matches,” Savita mentioned, in keeping with a Hockey India press launch.

“We have begun the year quite positively, winning three matches and a draw against South Africa followed by good matches against the Netherlands. The tour also helped us bond better as a team, we went around Cape Town – a beautiful city and the team really enjoyed being out there,” she added.

The Indian Women’s Team will return to SAI, Bengaluru for National Camp beginning February 12. In the six-week camp, the staff will concentrate on their energy and conditioning, aside from improvising on among the technical facets of the sport after completely reviewing their current efficiency in Cape Town.

“Chief Coach Janneke will once again review our performance in Cape Town and we will have individual as well as team meetings to analyze the areas that need to improve. I believe the next six months ahead of the Asian Games is going to be quite exciting with each player wanting to showcase their best and make the Asian Games squad,” Savita signed off. (ANI)

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