PR Sreejesh To Face First Test As India Hockey U21 Coach

18.10.2024 - 15:01 sports.ndtv.com

Two-time Olympic medal-winning stalwart P R Sreejesh will face his first major test as India's new junior men's hockey coach when the under-21 team aims for a fourth title triumph at the 12th Sultan of Johor Cup, beginning with a clash against Japan here on Saturday.

The 36-year-old former goalkeeper, who retired after the bronze-winning campaign in the Paris Olympics earlier this year, took over the reins of the junior group soon after.

India triumphed over Japan in their last encounter at the Junior Asia Cup in May last year, securing a 3-1 victory and also defeated them 5-1 in the 2022 Sultan of Johor Cup. "The team has been training well under the new head coach PR Sreejesh and we are excited to play our first tournament with him," captain Amir Ali said in a release. "After losing to Germany last time, we were unable to retain our crown but this time we are better equipped and ready to take on any team in the competition." India, who have previously won the title in 2013, 2014 and 2022, will face Britain on Sunday.

The side is also a four-time second-place finisher in the event. Following a day off, the Indians will take on hosts Malaysia on October 22 and then Australia on October 23.

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