Sreejesh Demands Accountability, Viren Rasquinha Warns Against Asian Games Cover-up After India’s World Cup Flop
Sreejesh demanded accountability after India’s men and women exited their World Cup semifinals races, saying the tournament is not a rehearsal.
- On Monday, Double Olympic medallist and former India goalie Sreejesh criticized team management after both men's and women's hockey squads were eliminated from FIH World Cup semifinal contention in Amstelveen.
- Sreejesh questioned accountability, specifically criticizing women's chief coach Sjoerd Marijne for reportedly leaving the World Cup camp during final preparation. He noted the players still exceeded expectations despite this absence.
- Dismissing the "learning experience" excuse, the legendary goalkeeper wrote that the World Cup is not a "dress rehearsal." He demanded officials ask "difficult" and "uncomfortable" questions regarding team performance.
- Needing a two-goal margin to stay in the hunt, India struggled against Argentina, losing 3-5. Hardik Singh scored a consolation goal from a penalty stroke as Argentina dominated throughout.
- Regarding next month's Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Sreejesh warned against using the tournament as an excuse to take the World Cup lightly. He emphasized winning a medal before dreaming of 2028 Olympics.
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'Where is the Accountability?': PR Sreejesh, Viren Rasquinha Raise Question After India's World Cup Exit
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