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‘People don’t know the real story’: Indiahockey coach on pre-World Cup leave

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TOI SPORTS DESK28 Aug 2026, 11:30 amUpdated 17h ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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‘People don’t know the real story’: India hockey coach on pre-World Cup leave

Coach Sjoerd Marijne stood firm on his leave during the World Cup, emphasising that his participation remained steady. He highlighted that the team's readiness was intact throughout his time away. India secured an impressive fifth place at the FIH World Cup, and Marijne inspired the squad to maintain their drive and elevate their standards. He envisions their achievements motivating more young girls to take up hockey.

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Source: Times of India · TOI SPORTS DESK. Published 28 Aug 2026, 11:30 am.

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