Hockey players need love and support, says Negi

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Posted online: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 02:31:58
Updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 02:53:19

New Delhi, March 12: Wiser from his own experience, Chak de India-fame coach Mir Ranjan Negi says the country should back the hockey players to the hilt in their hour of crisis following the Indian team's failure to qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 80 years.

Negi, who was branded by many as a ‘traitor’ and ‘fixer’ after India lost to Pakistan 1-7 in the final of 1982 New Delhi Asian Games, said the beleaguered players need ‘love and support’ to overcome this tragedy.

"Winning and losing is part of the game although this is the biggest blow to Indian hockey. There is no need to overreact or being harsh to the players. They are mentally very disturbed and we need to shower love, support and faith on them," the former goalkeeper said in an interview.

"Nobody better understands the situation of players than me. I have gone through the same phase in my career. My experience says that we should back our players," said Negi.

Indian hockey team lost to Great Britain 0-2 in the final of the Olympic qualifying event in Santiago, Chile, and the Indian Hockey Federation bore the brunt of the anger and anguish from former players and fans.

But, Negi does not want to be dragged into the politics of Indian hockey and would only express his sympathy for the players.

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