Sports Minister MS Gill came to national hockey coach Jose Brasa’s aid and asked the Sports Authority of India to expedite the purchase of the equipment sought by the Spaniard. During a camp in Pune, Brasa rued his demand for some basic equipment had fallen on deaf ears.

Sports Ministry sources said Gill called SAI Director General Sayan Chatterjee and asked him to look into Brasa’s grievances. “The Minister has taken note of everything. He has instructed DG, SAI to expedite the equipment procurement process,” the source said.