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Sjoerd Marijne on India's Historic Hockey Gold & LA 2028 Olympic Dreams
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:38
Sjoerd Marijne on India's Historic Hockey Gold & LA 2028 Olympic Dreams
- •Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne discusses the team's Asian Games 2026 gold medal in an exclusive interview.
- •India defeated defending champions China 1-0 in the final, ending a 44-year wait for gold since 1982.
- •The victory secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, providing more preparation time.
- •Marijne emphasizes discipline, team unity, strong defense, hard work, and competition as key to the team's transformation.
- •The interview covers the team's journey, the mindset for the final, and building on success for the 2028 Olympics.
Key Questions Answered
India secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating defending champions China 1-0 in the final, marking their first women's hockey gold since 1982 and ending a 44-year wait. This victory also earned the team a direct qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Coach Sjoerd Marijne highlighted discipline, team unity, a strong defense, hard work, and healthy competition for places as the essential elements driving the team's success and transformation.
Winning the gold medal and securing direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics gives India extra time to focus entirely on their preparation for the upcoming Games.
