Bangalore: Ramandeep said they are assessing their bodies and testing their skills by replicating their side’s Olympic schedule in training as they are targeting a winning start to seize early momentum.
The Indian men’s hockey team is simulating Olympic atmosphere at its training base here to prepare for the Tokyo Games in the best possible manner, experienced forward Ramandeep Singh revealed on Wednesday.
Ramandeep said they are assessing their bodies and testing their skills by replicating their side’s Olympic schedule in training as they are targeting a winning start to seize early momentum.
The Indian men’s hockey team is scheduled to begin its campaign on July 24 against New Zealand. Reigning Olympic Champions Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and hosts Japan are the other teams in Pool A.
“A lot will depend on how we fair in the first match. A good result against New Zealand will set the right momentum for the rest of the tournament,” Ramandeep was quoted as saying in a media release.
“We are currently replicating the Olympic Schedule, three teams with different combinations from within the Olympic core group have been formed and the coaching staff has created an atmosphere that is similar to what it would be like at the Olympics.
