IMPHAL, April 28: Framed as a part of the ongoing 1 st ever State Level U-18 Boys & Girls Hockey Tournament orgnised by Manipur Hockey at Kuman Lampak, Hockey Stadium gave an opportunity to goal hunters to make claim highest goal getter to their activity. In one sense, the tournament got the series to a wonderful start IFP observed.
In an exclusive chat with IFP on the progress and outcome of the tournament one silent spectator (name hidden) who is also a hockey lover said at least for days from now it has been an open debate whether the tournament is elevating the much awaited experience through combat and compititiveness. Most disappointing thing in the course of tournament was the kind of contest and grading. Huge goal margin by the experience teams not only indicates the extent of mismatch but also pulling down the charming of the tournament.
Ranjit, another hockey enthusiast, also a father of a player, emphasizes on some particular league matches (PHAM slammed SEYO by 12-2, KH.S>C. out played CRAU by 10-3, LIZARD blanked SEYO by 8-0 and KH.S.C. tamed by 13-1) where a total of 49 goals were scored in as many as 4 matches. This signify neither the winning side nor the losing one benefits in terms of improving standard and talent. The tournament looked simply a part of easy going he further lamented.
When asked regarding the scenario and repel of the tournament that sees the tournament Director Kh Ibopishak former rest of Indian Hockey Squad said the present scene was mainly due to non-acclimatization to the utility and uses of turf by some team or otherwise by the entire participating teams. Of course, we find some quality players who can fed up on the right direction he reported.
The Director further revealed that looking on to the outcome of this tournament we are planning to set to organise a cycle training programme much ahead of the next edition. This will definetely avoid unsuitable one sided matches. The coaching, ofcourse, will surely enhance, once again the boys to the level of their desirable feat he further disclosed.
Meanwhile, as the Grand Final Matches for U-18 Boys and Girls scheduled to take on Sunday Teams for both Boys and Girls sections will soar sky-high to wait for their submit clash.