Aiming to make our attack even more stronger, says SK Uthappa

New Delhi, 27 September 2015: With an intention to secure a big win in the New Zealand tour, the India Men National Team is all set to exhibit their finest skills and put-up their best show on the field during the tournament which is scheduled from 02 October to 11 October 2015. The New Zealand tour will be in preparation for the Hero Hockey World League Raipur 2015 which is scheduled from 27 November to 6 December in Raipur, India followed by the all important RIO Olympics next year.

Talented mid-fielder, SK Uthappa is one such player who is vying to continue his consummate attacking skills by utilising the dexterity gained from the practice sessions in the ongoing preparatory camp. Well aware of the fact that mid-fielders have played an active role in scoring goals, Uthappa will be seen emphasising more on ball possession of the field to craft well connected passes.

The Indian team coached Roelant Oltmans also earned praise for their recent victory in the Europe Tour where they beat France and Spain and is now constantly showing signs solidity and certain to replicate the success of the previous tournaments.

Speaking before the New Zealand Tour, mid-fielder SK Uthappa said, “The team has been trying to give their best so far and the New Zealand tour will help us to polish our skills for the most important 2016 Rio Olympics. We aim to capitalize more goal scoring opportunities and make our attack even stronger in the tour ahead. We will look to carry out our game strategies in high detail and structure as we expect an intense clash. The coach is working on different combinations so that we are aware what works best for us before the all important tournaments ahead. With Manpreet and Dharamvir back in the squad it automatically adds huge boost to the line-up.”    

India and New Zealand A will be playing their first match on 2nd October 2015in Auckland.

HI Press release