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Harendra Singh Launches Specialized Camp to Rebuild India Women’s Hockey Team

The camp integrates mental conditioning with scenario-based tactical drills to address the team’s critical weaknesses before the September Asia Cup.

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India lost all eight away games in the 2023-24 Pro League. (Hockey India)

Overview

  • The squad entered a specialized camp on July 9 to reset after suffering eight straight losses in the FIH Pro League European leg and relegation to the Nations Cup.
  • Singh highlighted failures in time management, game pacing and defensive depth as core issues undermining performance.
  • Coaches are running scenario-based drills to improve penalty-corner defense and on-field decision-making.
  • Behavior Insight consultant Mohan has been brought in to lead mental conditioning sessions focused on anxiety control and split-second choices.
  • Senior defenders remain sidelined by injuries, forcing a blend of younger players and veteran support as the team eyes the Asia Cup in Hangzhou.