Mike Horn said that the Indian men’s hockey team has grown and has a bright future in the coming years after winning two consecutive Olympic bronze medals. Following grueling mental preparation with Horn, the team showed resolve and aptitude on the grand stage.
Horn also spoke positively about the team’s chances for gold in the next Olympics, stating, “The bronze they won is the testimony of hard work, and I believe they have laid a good platform for the next Olympics to shoot for gold.”
According to Horn, their performance was superb in that they demonstrated skills, strategies, and mental strength during the tournament.
The team had come from behind but got the much-needed victory against Australia, which boosted their morale. The physical and mental strength of their team was demonstrated most during the match against Great Britain, where they came from behind and won the match via the shootouts, all this after having been relieved of one of their players early into the match.
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Horn looked back at the boot camp that he hosted for the team and said, “They arrived into the camp with such an attitude and mentality that was perfect for allowing them to have their best and prepare them for the challenges ahead through the boot camp.” Lastly, the dedication and collaboration of the two led to their Olympic triumph.
Horn lauded captain Harmanpreet Singh as the top scorer with ten goals to her name. He called Harmanpreet someone who helps him raise the bar for his fellow players. According to Horn, Kaur has ensured the status of a legend of Indian hockey for herself.
He was sad that Sreejesh, the goalie, would not be a part of the team in the future but admitted that “Even though this was his last match for Team India, he gave his best in the way that has been seen throughout his career.” Sreejesh has set a bar for the juniors during the camp.
Horn also spoke about the growth of Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir from a successful captain to a premier coach. Gambhir was also a master of strategy and motivation, which brought KKR many victories. In addition to being a leader, his knowledge assists players in their professional and personal lives. Horn also liaised with Gambhir, who is passionate, committed, and has good game intelligence to lead the team to triumph with a winning culture.
Whether as a captain or a coach, Gambhir inspires teams to strive for the best and often achieve it. These aspects reflect Horn’s capabilities to stimulate Indian cricket in a manner that is different from other writers.
In the article, Horn provides an overview of the team’s development and explains that they are strong in Paris and can be in LA 2028, too. It incorporates factors like captain Harmanpreet Singh, Sreejesh, and Gambhir’s transition from cricket to hockey leadership roles. The main emphasis is placed on the team’s potential growth and the remarkable level of mental toughness that has come after Horn’s training camp.
