FIH Pro League Hockey | India to take on France and then South Africa
The Hindu
We tend to play our best when in pressure situations, says Reid
Carrying the mantle of Olympic bronze medallists has added some pressure” as India begin its campaign in the 2021-22 FIH Pro League Hockey with a match against France here on Tuesday.
The tournament will be the Indian team’s first competitive assignment of the year. After France, the Manpreet Singh-led side will face host South Africa on Wednesday.
Speaking about whether the Olympic medallist tag adds any pressure on his wards, chief coach Graham Reid said, “Realistically, yes, it does add some pressure, but I don’t think it is more than the pressure we put on ourselves to perform well.
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