Terry Walsh confirmed as Indian Hockey Coach

Terry Welsh during his stint as Australia’s coach in 2000

Australia’s Terry Walsh has been confirmed as the coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey team. Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra confirmed the news stating that Walsh’s appointment was an important step in helping the team to prepare for the tough schedule of 2014.

Batra said “2014 is an important year for Indian Hockey. The season which commences with World League Round 4 at Delhi and terminates with Champions Trophy in India. In between, the team will be participating in three very important and prestigious events, i.e FIH Men’s World Cup, Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games,”

“Terence will provide the adequate guidance and motivation to the team. He not only has the experience but also has a vision to develop senior men’s hockey team as a well-knit professional unit,”

Speaking about his appointment, Walsh stated that he was excited to work with the Indian Hockey team.

“The opportunity to head the Indian coaching team is extremely humbling. Coaching India must be regarded as the greatest challenge in the hockey world. The world’s richest history in our sport combined with the great passion of Indian hockey sets an incredible platform for excitement, but also expectations in this country,”

“I look forward to working with the players, the coaching staff, Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in ensuring no stone is left unturned with India’s quest to return to the performance pinnacle of world hockey,”