Junior Hockey World Cup: India battle for bronze, lessons linger
India's Junior Men's Hockey World Cup semifinal loss to Germany highlighted mental fragility and an inability to adapt to higher-ranked opponents. Despite a strong core, the team struggled with quick thinking and defensive lapses. Coaches PR Sreejesh and Birendra Lakra emphasised learning from this experience ahead of the bronze medal playoff against Argentina.
India's Junior Men's Hockey World Cup semifinal loss to Germany highlighted mental fragility and an inability to adapt to higher-ranked opponents. Despite a strong core, the team struggled with quick thinking and defensive lapses. Coaches PR Sreejesh and Birendra Lakra emphasised learning from this experience ahead of the bronze medal playoff against Argentina.
