Tokyo Olympics | Mental resilience is the key, says Reid

The Indian men’s hockey team’s coach says the team has the wherewithal to achieve greater glory.

Taking pride in the Indian men’s team historic bronze medal winning feat on Thursday, chief coach Graham Reid underlined that the side had the ability to achieve greater glory. The Australian said the togetherness of the mentally resilient and physically fit unit held it in good stead. “Last 15 months (through the pandemic) was a unique experience. Our mental resilience would have increased. I would give 9.5 out of 10 for mental resilience,” said Reid during a virtual press conference. Reid said after the semifinal loss to Belgium it was important for the team to shift its focus to the bronze medal match against Germany.