Lakra Joins Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team as Assistant Coach

Former Defender Appointed Assistant Coach For Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team

Birendra Lakra named assistant coach of Indian junior men's hockey team for Junior World Cup, collaborating with head coach PR Sreejesh.

Lakra joins Indian junior men’s hockey team as assistant coach

Former defender Birendra Lakra has been appointed assistant coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team ahead of the Junior World Cup later this year, Hockey India said on Saturday.

Birendra joins Indian Junior Men’s hockey team as Assistant Coach

Bhubaneswar: Hockey India on Saturday announced that former Indian Men’s Hockey Team stalwart Birendra Lakra has joined the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team as Assistant Coach. The 35-year-old veteran defender will work closely with legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who currently serves as the Coach of the team.Lakra’s transition from a player to a mentor is expected to strengthen the Indian Junior Men’s Team’s defensive structure and overall gam…

Former India international Birendra Lakra joins junior men's hockey team as assistant coach

Birendra Lakra, 35, is a veteran defender who represented India in two Olympic Games, including the 2021 edition in Tokyo where India won bronze.

Former defender Birendra Lakra named Indian junior men’s hockey team assistant coach

New Delhi: Former Indian defender Birendra Lakra has been appointed as the assistant coach of the junior men’s hockey team ahead of the Junior Hockey World Cup later this year, Hockey India confirmed on Saturday. The 35-year-old former player will work closely with legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who is currently working as the coach of the Indian team. On his appointment as the assistant coach of the side, Lakra said that it is a great honour…

Birendra Lakra Joins Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team as Assistant Coach

New Delhi: The 35-year-old veteran defender will work closely with legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who currently serves as the Coach of the team. Lakra’s transition from a player to a mentor is expected to strengthen the Indian Junior Men’s Team’s defensive structure and overall game temperament, key elements as they gear up for a highly competitive FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 at home, scheduled to take place from 28th November to 1…