Five factors that brought about turnaround in Indian hockey in 2014

The year of 2014 would be remembered as the year when Indian Hockey team turned over a new leaf and delivered some memorable performances and wins that caught the imagination of the whole nation.The Sardar singh led team rolled back the golden years of Hockey with some delightful performances displaying the old skilful style of playing hockey.Gold in the Asian Games, direct qualification to the Rio Olympics  and silver in the Commonwealth Games were some of the highlights of the glittering year which exhibited Indian Hockey at its very best.We take a look at the five factors that brought about this promising change in the Indian Hockey and contributed to its huge success.

#5 Indian Captain Sardar Singh\'s inspirational Leadership.

 

India’s meteroic rise in hockey this year has to be credited to the cohesive performances by the whole team. However, what made this team a cohesive unit is the able leadership and guidance of Indian Captain Sardar Singh. Sardar not only inspired the youngsters, but also led by example by having a near perfect game everytime he stepped on the field. His ability to chalk out the best from the youngsters helped India’s cause.

Gifted with a superb hockey brain, he has been the binding force of the team and an inspiration for youngsters. His non-chalant attitude and steady temperament during tense moments motivated the whole team not to lose ground till the dying embers of the match.