Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: February 22, 2024, 13:40 IST
Indian younger ahead Araijeet Singh Hundal (HI)
Araijeet Singh Hundal mentioned the FIH Pro League and scoring ion the shootout in opposition to the Netherlands was a surreal expertise.
Young ahead Araijeet Singh Hundal mentioned it was a surreal expertise taking part in for the senior Indian males’s crew on the FIH Pro League and his aim in the course of the shootout in opposition to the Netherlands gave him numerous confidence.
Though India ended up shedding the tie 2-4 in opposition to the World No. 1 crew on Wednesday, it was numerous studying for the 20-year-old Araijeet.
“It has been a surreal experience. Competing against top-tier teams such as the Netherlands and Australia, receiving encouragement from both seniors and the coach, is genuinely delightful, and it has also been a valuable learning experience for me,” Araijeet mentioned in a Hockey India (HI) launch.
India kicked off their marketing campaign in Bhubaneswar with a convincing 4-1 victory over Spain, adopted by an exhilarating 2-2 (4-2) shootout win in opposition to the Netherlands.
India then misplaced 4-6 to Australia however bounced again with a 1-0 conquer Ireland to conclude the Bhubaneswar leg on a excessive.
Moving to Rourkela, India carried their momentum from the Bhubaneswar leg, sealing a 2-2 (8-7) shootout win in opposition to Spain in a intently contested match.
In yet one more nail-biting encounter, India, trailing 0-1 at half-time in opposition to the Netherlands, got here again to degree the rating and took the sport right into a shootout, which they misplaced 2-4.
Araijeet and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay had been on course for India in the course of the shootout in opposition to the Netherlands.
“They advised me to keep an open mindset, play freely, and avoid putting unnecessary pressure on myself,” mentioned the Punjab teen.
“I would like to thank the coach for providing me with the opportunity to take the shot. I would also like to thank my seniors for encouraging me before I stepped up. It helped me with my nerves.”
“I am glad that my shot was on target as it certainly boosted my confidence in my game.”
India will subsequent play Australia on Saturday.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated news company feed – PTI)
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