Harendra Singh is new hockey coach

By Mihir S Vasavda | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

After being without a coach for three months, Harendra Singh has finally been confirmed as the chief coach of the national men’s hockey team on Monday by Hockey India (HI).

“We have appointed him till the 2012 Olympics. We believe that continuity is critical if the team has to do well,” HI secretary general Narendra Batra told DNA.

Singh’s immediate challenge will be the Sultan Azlan Cup, which will take place in Malaysia from May 5. The players will assemble in New Delhi on Tuesday to commence the national camp.