Harendra Singh about the road from grassroots to glory for hockey in India

About this episode

This episode features Harendra Singh discussing his extensive experience and insights on the development of hockey in India.

In this episode of Studio Hockey we take a deep dive into hockey in India. The spotlight is on Harendra Singh, one of Indian hockey’s most revered coaches and mentors. Over a distinguished coaching career that has spanned nearly three decades, Harendra has led teams at virtually every level of Indian hockey. From junior boys to senior women, guiding Olympic medallists and developing talents who have become household names. As a winner of India’s prestigious Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches, his inside-out knowledge of Indian field hockey, both as a strategist and talent nurturer, is unmatched. As India’s national men’s team faces a period of reckoning and potential transition, if we were to believe social media, it is only fitting to have his seasoned perspective on where the team stands today and what the future may hold. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit my.studio.hockey/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Studio Hockey

Guest: Harendra Singh

Topics covered

• hockey
• coaching
• Indian sports
• Olympic athletes
• grassroots development

Keywords

• hockey in India
• Harendra Singh
• coaching
• Dronacharya Award
• Indian sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Indian hockey, Dronacharya Award

Places: India, Olympic

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