Where Is the Accountability?: PR Sreejesh, Viren Rasquinha Raise Question After Indias World Cup Exit - The Tribune
Sreejesh demanded accountability after India’s men and women exited their World Cup semifinals races, saying the tournament is not a rehearsal.
- On Monday, following India's men's team loss to Argentina in Amstelveen, Double Olympic medallist and former India goalie Sreejesh criticized team management after both hockey squads were eliminated from FIH World Cup semifinal contention.
- Sreejesh questioned accountability, specifically criticizing women's chief coach Sjoerd Marijne for reportedly leaving the World Cup camp during final preparation. He noted players still exceeded expectations despite this absence.
- Dismissing the "learning experience" excuse, the legendary goalkeeper wrote the global event 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 in a 3-5 loss. Hardik Singh scored a consolation goal from a penalty stroke as Argentina dominated.
- 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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Where is the accountability?: PR Sreejesh, Viren Rasquinha raise question after Indias World Cup exit - The Tribune
Former India men's hockey captain and Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh questioned the lack of accountability in Indian hockey after both the men's and women's teams failed to reach the semifinals of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
'Does anyone actually care?' Sreejesh's brutal question
Legendary Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed strong frustration over India's poor performance at the FIH World Cup, criticising the team's 'underwhelming showing' and demanding accountability. He questioned the 'learning experience' narrative and highlighted issues in both men's and women's team management, urging a focus on winning rather than just playing good hockey.
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