Bhola Nath Singh, the Secretary General of Hockey India, expressed unflinching optimism about the sport’s expansion in India. Over the last decade, India has made significant strides in hockey, re-establishing itself as a global contender. Singh has experienced transformative changes firsthand. According to Bhola, Hockey India has a vision for the future. The organisation aims to develop a strong team of young athletes from India.
They will compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Indian hockey squad takes the pitch with a definite spring in their step. According to Bhola Nath Singh, there have been significant changes in the country’s sports culture since the previous era. Bhola Nath Singh’s statements affirm the nation’s sustained success in hockey, which holds a particular place in Indian culture.
Bhola Nath Singh spoke with Sportskeeda on the sidelines of the Hockey India League auction. Hockey holds a particular place in the hearts of Indians. Bhola Nath Singh’s words highlight the country’s ongoing success in the sport. HIL, which begins on December 28, 2024, promises to be a celebration of IndiaKaGame and will be broadcast live across the country via Doordarshan and Prasar Bharati’s new OTT platform, Waves.
Bhola Nath Singh Betting Too Big on HIL
Bhola said, “Hockey India has a clear the 2028 LA Olympics. Planning for the next edition, we can’t pin our hopes entirely on the current lot of players who are now 30-32. We need to shift our focus onto the youngsters. Our vision is to find out who will be those 18 players in LA and also build a roster of around 40 players. We start with an aim to unearth the next generation of talent at the upcoming HIL,”
Bhola Nath Singh mentioned that there is always room for improvement at the grassroots and junior levels in hockey. He highlighted that players are typically identified between the ages of 17 and 21 and stated that there is now a special emphasis on this age group. He added that the greater the effort to enhance grassroots hockey in India in every possible way, the more progress the nation will achieve in the sport.
