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30/07/2022

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Sports talents unearth through Meghalaya Sports Talent Identification Process under Ian Campbell

16/01/2022

Finely Pariat elected as MSOA general secretary

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Finely Pariat was elected as General Secretary of Meghalaya State Olympic Association after Chiranjib Choudhary resigned from the chair on Friday citing pers...

20/12/2021

20/12/2021

Inauguration of Office of the Meghalaya Chess Association on 19.12.2021 by AICF Hon'ble President Dr Sanjay Kapoor, Hon. Secretary Shri Bharat Singh Chauhan and Treasurer Shri Naresh Sharma at Lama Villa Shillong

17/12/2021

TNT MEGHALAYA

Meghalaya’s men’s and women’s teams started their campaign with wins on the opening day of the North East Zone of the Senior National Basketball Championship here on December 16.

Meghalaya men played two matches on Day 1against Manipur and Tripura and won both with a score of 72-47 and 104-16, respectively. Later in the day, Meghalaya women also defeated Mizoram 54-26.

Other results saw Mizoram routed Tripura 124-8. Assam defeated Nagaland 97-64. Both matches were in the men’s division.

Schedule for Friday, December 17 as follows:
Nagaland vs Manipur (Men) at 9:30 am;
Meghalaya vs Mizoram (Men) at 11.30 am;
Mizoram vs Assam (Women) at 1:30 pm;
Assam vs Tripura (Men) at 3:30 pm;
Nagaland vs Mizoram (Men) at 5:30 pm.

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08/12/2021

In an exclusive tete-a-tete with The Northeast Today, Lawson said that the rescheduling of the series has been done with the consent of BCCI and for the time being India tour of South Africa will include only the Test and ODI series starting from December 26.

In an exclusive tete-a-tete with The Northeast Today, Lawson said that the rescheduling of the series has been done with the consent of BCCI and for the time

16/09/2021

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HomeOthers Selection trials for U-23 athletics natl c’ship on Sep 20 at JN stadium Monojit Mandal September 16, 2021 0 Comments Facebook Twitter SHILLONG, Sep 16: The Meghalaya Athletics Association announced on Thursday that, the Selection trial for the 1st  U-23  national championship boys and...

28/05/2021

Akhil Rabindra confident of podium finish at Circuit Paul Richard

The only Indian driver in the European GT4 Championship lineup grid Akhil Rabindra hopes for a podium finish at the Circuit Paul Ricard– Le Castellet in Fran...

15/03/2021

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All important and a very interest series Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2021 is coming up... and all eyes are on March 20 to see if Bangladesh can beat New Z...

13/03/2021

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Michael Vaughan said, Mumbai Indians better T20 team than India, but why??? let's find it out why India lost first T20I against England...

03/09/2020

The Meghalaya Cricket Association will organise an Online Certificate Course for Level O Umpires of the state from Sept 10 to 13, 2020.

Interested candidates can apply by writing to [email protected] giving personal details or check www.meghalayacricket.com for more information.

The Apex Council Body Meeting of MCA will be held on September 5, 2020.

Meghalaya Cricket Association was established in the year 1997 coinciding with an appropriate juncture when popularity of cricket was growing at a phenomenal in India, particularly after the World Cup victory in 1983. However, due to various factors and lack of commitment of the management, cricket....

31/08/2020

HOPE & DESPAIR : A young Messi fan waiting for Lionel Messi to show up to Barcelona's pre-season training...

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26/08/2020

Kerala Blasters, Shillong Lajong, Naorem Mahesh Singh, I-League, ISL

26/08/2020

Lautaro Martínez is Barcelona's top priority, he is seen as the ideal replacement for Luis Suarez

Negotiations between Barça and Inter Milan are likely to begin soon. In case Barça fails to land Lautaro Martinez, Memphis Depay is seen as the alternative option according to Transfer News
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26/08/2020

Delhi Capitals announce Ryan Harris as new Bowling Coach

New Delhi, 25 August 2020: JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris as their new Bowling Coach. The 40-year-old will join the Delhi Capitals side in the UAE for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. James Hopes, who was the team’s Bowling Coach in 2018 and 2019, will be unable to travel with the team this year owing to personal reasons.

“I am delighted to be back in the IPL,” Ryan Harris said, on his newest challenge. “This is a huge opportunity for me to contribute to the franchise's ambitions of lifting the coveted IPL trophy. The Delhi Capitals side has an impressive bowling line up, and I can’t wait to start working with them all.”

A late entrant in international cricket, Harris has 113 Test wickets, 44 ODI wickets, and 4 T20I wickets to his name. In 2009, he won the IPL with the Deccan Chargers. Injuries forced him to announce his retirement in 2015. Since then, Harris has undertaken coaching assignments with the Australian team, Big Bash League side Brisbane Heat, and even Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.

He joins the Delhi Capitals coaching staff featuring Ricky Ponting, Mohammad Kaif, Samuel Badree & Vijay Dahiya.

26/08/2020

AFC receives Qatar’s bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received today the Qatar Football Association’s (QFA) bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027 after the country’s Ambassador to Malaysia HE Fahad bin Mohammed Kafood visited the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur to officially submit the necessary bidding documentation.

Qatar, the reigning champions of the AFC Asian Cup after clinching their maiden crown in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2019, are aiming to be the first Asian country to stage the Continent’s premier national team competition for the third time having hosted previously in 1988 and 2011.

Four other AFC Member Associations have also indicated their intentions to host Asia’s crown jewel including the All India Football Federation, Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Uzbekistan Football Association – all of whom submitted their expressions of interest by the June 30, 2020 deadline.

The AFC Executive Committee had earlier agreed to provide future hosts for the AFC Asian Cup, beginning with the 2027 edition, with more preparation time ahead of the event as part of the AFC’s continued commitment towards strengthening its competitions.

The last edition of the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE signalled a major shift for football in Asia after the tournament broke all digital media engagement and TV viewership records, following the widely acclaimed decision to expand Asia’s flagship competition from 16 to 24 national teams.

China PR, who were confirmed as hosts for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the AFC Extraordinary Congress in Paris, France in June 2019, will be looking to build upon the legacy of the last edition in the UAE and setting the benchmark for the 2027 edition.

The host nation for the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will be announced in 2021.

26/08/2020

MFA invites applications for match commissioner workshop/seminar

Shillong, Aug 26: The Meghalaya Football Association, in collaboration with the All India Football Federation, will organise a workshop/seminar for those interested in becoming Match Commissioners.

The current situation regarding the Covid-19 situation in the state will be assessed closer to the planned date of the event and an appropriate platform will be decided on to conduct the workshop/seminar.

Meghalaya currently has two active AIFF Match Commissioners and, although football activity has been largely on hold because of the pandemic, there has been a general rise in the number of competitions and football activities in the state over the last few years and the number of Match Commissioners in Meghalaya will need to increase.

The MFA is therefore pleased to invite those interested in becoming AIFF Match Commissioners to apply to join the course by submitting their Curriculum Vitae (CV) via email to [email protected] on or before 30 August 2020.

The email application should also provide the following details:
1. Name
2. Age (should be 25 or above)
3. Address
4. District
5. Profession
6. Experience in match organisation
7. If working with a club (yes/no)
8. If working with a district association (yes/no)

25/08/2020

Sources say that Bartomeu has already offered to resign to keep Messi at the club (Barcelona). Barca fans have started gathering outside the club offices. [BBC] https://t.co/5EUqCb8uof

25/08/2020

Lionel Messi

25/08/2020

It all started with a Napkin... Ended with a Fax... A new chapter ahead... Messi...

25/08/2020

According to Bleacherreport.com Lionel Messi to sign deal with Manchester City soon...

The Argentina international, 33, sent a fax to the club on Tuesday saying he wishes to exercise a clause in his contract, allowing him to leave for free with immediate effect.
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20/08/2020

Barefoot runner from Guwahati pledges 150kms to Sunfeast India Run As One

~ Irina Hazarika urges the running community in India to come forward and register for the movement in large numbers ~

On a normal day, if you ask a Guwahati resident about barefoot running, they would probably have a perplexed look on their face. Not in the case of Irina Hazarika who has taken part in numerous marathons and completed them barefoot. She is now all set to take part in the Sunfeast India Run As One and has pledged 150kms for the same.

Irina has been an active marathoner since 2015 and has completed the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2017, 2018, 2019 (21 K) and Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018, 2019, 2020 (42.2 K).

Irina who seeks her inspiration from ace long-distance runner Milind Soman says “I first took to barefoot running in 2015 when Milind Soman visited Guwahati to promote one of his events. We had a small conversation about barefoot running and I was completely fascinated by the concept. His story inspired me to take part in many marathons over the course of years, and complete them barefoot.”

Barefoot running is still in its nascent stages in India and people are still trying to get familiar with the concept. The first thing that occurs in our minds when we talk about barefoot running are injuries but Irina perceives barefoot running very differently.

“Barefoot running creates lesser chances of injuries in comparison to running with shoes. I have been running barefoot for the past 5 years and have never felt for a moment that I was vulnerable to any kind of injury. I feel it gives a better grip on the surface and you feel lesser fatigued while running barefoot vis-à-vis running with a sports shoe on,” said Irina.

The Sunfeast India Run As One is centred around three pillars of Community, Social Impact & Wellness. Each registration works towards helping people who have lost their livelihoods due to the COVID 19 pandemic. It can also act as seed money to support skills training and operational set-up.

Irina feels that the Sunfeast India Run As One is a very noble concept and events like these need maximum support from the running community. “I have urged all my friends from across the country to be a part of this very noble initiative. Most of my friends are runners and they all seemed very excited about registering with Sunfeast India Run As One. During the current times of pandemic, even a small support can translate into something big for people who have lost their jobs and are in need of support. This is the time when we as a society must step forward and make our contribution towards uplifting them again,” said the runner.

20/08/2020

The value of the short distance pass tactic was my biggest learning from the 3rd Youth Olympic Games 2018, says Indian Men's Hockey Team Midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad

Vivek Sagar Prasad speaks about the aspects that have helped him evolve as a player and getting used to playing in front of big crowds

New Delhi, 20 August 2020: The Indian Men's Hockey Team Midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad has been in the thick of things since making his Senior Team debut in January 2018. The 20-year-old has played a key role in the Indian team's victories at the FIH Men's Series Finals and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers last year. However, leading India to a Silver Medal at the 3rd Youth Olympic Games will always be one of the most special moments in Prasad's career. The Midfielder expressed that he understood the importance of short distance passes in that competition.

"In the 3rd Youth Olympic Games, we decided that we should move forward through short distance passes on the pitch. We felt that it's always better to stick to short distance passes and we were successful with this tactic in the tournament. Even in the senior international circuit, I applied the tactic of short distance passes and it has helped me. That was one of my big learnings from the 3rd Youth Olympic Games," said Prasad.

In his short senior international career so far, the Midfielder has acquired a rich vein of experience of playing in front of big crowds. The youngster spoke to his seniors about the things he needs to keep in mind while playing in front of big crowds during the initial matches of his career.

"There's an excitement and a sense of nervousness while playing in front of big crowds, especially in front of our home crowd. We tend to play much better in front of our own home crowd. When I initially joined the Indian team, I spoke to my seniors about how to play in front of big crowds and they told me that if I focus only on my game then I will not be distracted by anything else. Now, I am comfortable playing in front of big crowds," said the 20-year-old.

Prasad, who was adjudged the FIH Rising Star of the Year 2019, expressed about the aspects that have helped him evolve as a player.

"I have always worked very hard during practice sessions and I have only focussed on the present. I don't think too much about the future. I follow all the directives given to me by our Coaches diligently and that has helped me become a better player," said the Midfielder.

When asked about the activities he carried out during the 14-day self-isolation period after returning to the Sports Authority of India campus from home, Prasad said that he mostly focussed on his fitness drills.

"It was really nice to meet my family during our break. We carried out our 14-day self-isolation period once we got back to the Sports Authority of India campus in Bengaluru. We carried out the workout schedules given to us in our rooms. I mostly spent my time focussing on fitness drills and watched television as well," said the Midfielder.

20/08/2020

Delhi Capitals' Indian players assemble in Mumbai ahead of departure for UAE

The players reached the team hotel in Mumbai on Thursday

Mumbai, 20 August 2020: After having spent most part of the past five months in their respective homes, the Delhi Capitals squad led by their captain Shreyas Iyer on Thursday gathered here in Mumbai ahead of their departure for the United Arab Emirates. Under such unprecedented circumstances, there are plenty of protocols and safety measures that are being taken by all the IPL franchises, and the Delhi Capitals also ensured their squad and support staff members reached Mumbai today in batches before leaving for the UAE to take part in the Indian Premier League.

Ajinkya Rahane, who is a part of the Delhi Capitals for the first time, was among the players who reached the team hotel in Mumbai, and expressed his thoughts on the challenges that all the players and franchises will face this season due to the on-going pandemic. The 32-year-old said, "There is no doubt that it will be a challenging trip for everyone involved. But like everyone else, I've spent these last few months focusing on my physical and mental health, and taking care of my family. So the time I've managed to spend with them has put me in a positive frame of mind. However, this IPL will be a very different experience for all of us, and we need to make sure that we are all very positive when we hit the ground running. The key is to take one step at a time."

Fellow Mumbaikar and young opening batsman Prithvi Shaw echoed his teammate's opinion. The 20-year-old said, "We have spent the past 4-5 months dealing with this pandemic, so everyone is aware of all the do's and don'ts. We all have been preparing mentally to live and play under such circumstances, and taking all necessary precautions for our safety and well-being."

Speaking on how his team will be approaching the upcoming season, Shaw said, "All of us at Delhi Capitals play together as a team, and approach everything as one unit. We know people have a lot of expectations from us, but our focus will be on making the most of the training sessions we get in the UAE, and re-creating that fantastic team environment which made us so successful last year. We also have the chance to gel with the new players and then set our sights on the IPL season."

Afternoon matches of IPL 13 will begin at 15:30 IST, while evening matches will begin at 19:30 IST.

18/08/2020

Sourav got the team to certain level, MS Dhoni took it forward: Deep Dasgupta at SportsTiger’s show Off The Field

Jaipur, 18thAugust, 2020: Former Indian wicket-keeper turned commentator Deep Dasgupta recently gave his views on one of the most debated topics in Indian cricket – Who is the better captain between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

Deep Dasgupta who played under Ganguly added spice to this never ending discussion and India’s fascination with declaring the best ever skipper. He believes Sourav got the team to certain level, MS Dhoni took it forward and now Virat is taking it ahead. According to him, it is like a chain reaction and very unfair to justify looking at different eras.

In a recent interaction on Sports Tiger’s show ‘Off the Field’, Dasgupta also said, “When we talk about captaincy, we do not talk about someone like Ajit Wadekar. We tend to forget that in 1971, India won two massive series away from home, against England in England and West Indies in West Indies. So, unofficially India were the No. 1 Test side way back in 1971.” During the interview, he also spoke highly of former captains and legends of the game like Kapil Dev who got India the 1983 World Cup under his captaincy, Sunil Gavaskar and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. He added “We are so fortunate to have a legacy of such great captains and players that at times, we do not appreciate that.”

He also spoke about the new guidelines by ICC around thenon-usage of saliva because of the ongoing pandemic. He believes that this will definitely give an edge to the batsmen. He said “Saliva is such an important aspect of the game.” He also added, “From a bowler’s perspective, Saliva is such a versatile thing. It helps you maintain the new ball and once the new ball is older, then it helps in reverse swing. So, there are two aspects to it. Once you take the saliva out of it, so it gets very very difficult for the bowlers and will be tilted not marginally but heavily towards batsmen.” He believes that taking the saliva out of the game will take away a major weapon for the bowlers and to balance it out, it would be preferable to play on pitches which are very helpful to the bowlers. He said that it is very logical to take saliva out of the game right now considering the situation we are in but we need to also look at the other side and try to balance the tilt.

18/08/2020

Delhi Capitals sign Anrich Nortje as a replacement for Chris Woakes

~ The South African bowler joins Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2020 ~

New Delhi, 18th August 2020: JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals today announced the signing of 26-year-old South African pacer Anrich Nortje as a replacement for Chris Woakes.

Nortje was with the Kolkata franchise last season, but a shoulder injury cut short his chances of making an IPL debut. On joining Delhi Capitals, the right-arm fast bowler said, “I am excited to join the Delhi Capitals, a team that was the talk of the tournament last season. With its exciting mix of experienced and young players and a stellar coaching line up, there is no doubt this is going to be a massive learning experience for me. I am grateful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this opportunity.”

Nortje made his Test debut in 2019 against India, and has to his credit, a total of 19 wickets from 6 Test matches, 14 wickets from 7 ODIs, and 2 wickets from 3 T20Is. Nortje, who was named as Cricket South Africa’s Newcomer of the Year for 2020, will be joining fellow South African Kagiso Rabada at Delhi Capitals.

17/08/2020

RFC Football Academy launches India’s First Full-Fledged Girls Residential Football Academy

Providing platform for the next generation of Professional Female Footballers

Bengaluru, 17th August 2020: RFC Girls Football Academy, India’s first full-fledged girls residential football training facility was launched by Rebels FC on 17th August 2020 in Bengaluru. The academy will provide top of the line scientific training for young, talented and passionate female footballers to achieve their dream of becoming a professional football player and also help them pursue a career in the sport.

The full-fledged residential football programme integrated with educational pursuits is located in a sprawling campus at New Age World School, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The brainchild of Preetham Chandra, the academy, was conceived as a purpose-driven idea that could enable our passionate and talented female youth to pursue academics and football in equal measure with a provision for ample career opportunities during and after their tenure. Running one of the biggest residential projects for the male counterparts, Preetham Chandra and his team are experienced and have put together one of the most experienced technical and management team to build this project.

The premier football training destination is open to under 13 to under 22 youth from all socio-economic backgrounds, offering them an international level of training programmes formulated by its highly qualified technical team honoured with UEFA and AFC coaching licenses led by our Technical Director, Mr. Ajit Braich. The team with distinction of training professional players across the world will impart the same calibre of knowledge and training modules to our student-athletes, making them a fine cluster of sportswomen with a celebrated and inspirational future in football.

Besides the international training faculty, the professional football training experience at the academy is augmented by a team of mentors, nutritionists, counsellors and peers in an inclusive environment on a year-round basis. In terms of facilities, the academy has world-class infrastructure which includes a full-sized football field, training pitch, swimming pool and a gym for a sport-science driven curriculum. The boarding students have access to all perceivable amenities right from comfortable and secure lodging, nutritious menu, study areas, library all under the watch of experienced wardens.

The academy has collaborated with reputed institutions to offer a diverse syllabus ranging from CBSE, ICSE, and SSLC up to high school, and multiple streams at college level including sports management programs. Beyond academics and football training, the academy’s extensive network will ensure that the student-athletes get abundant exposure by playing plenty of domestic and international matches. Additionally, the academy has tied up with India’s foremost talent scouting firms such as Inventive Sports, Ullanaat Sports Management, Spotik India and Onsides Sports which ensures that athletes get a shot at professional football and placement opportunities across the football ecosystem.

“With FIFA U -17 Women’s World Cup being hosted in India in 2021 and also the progress that our women’s national team is making, we at RFC Football Academy are delighted to launch India’s first full-fledged girls residential football academy. We believe the residential academy will help female athletes who aspire to become professional footballers. Athletes who join the academy will be provided quality football training and education that is provided globally in countries which are football power houses,” said Preetham Chandra, Founder and CEO of RFC Football Academy.

“I would like to congratulate RFC for setting up the Girls Residential Football Academy. We at the AIFF have a very robust plan to develop women's football in India starting with the U17 Women's World Cup in 2021 and hosting of the Women’s Asian Cup in 2022. Academies like RFC will go a long way in achieving the goals. “Kushal Das,General Secretary, All India Football Federation

“The RFC Girls Residential Academy in Bangalore is an example for others to follow. The vibrant player development model at the Academy will lead to more players being available for selection for the National Teams across all groups. I wish them good luck.” Maymol Rocky, Head Coach, Indian Senior Women's National Team

All in all, RFC Girls Football Academy will be home to young female athletes from across India, an innovative and immersive platform where rising talent trains with the finest in football, where passion and aptitude for the sport are nurtured from initiation to realizing complete player potential and a place that offers everything that goes into the making of ideal and the finest student-athletes, who will champion the future of Indian sports as sportswomen, leaders and influencers. The ‘Student – Athlete Program’ under which the students will be trained, will ensure that the best training is imparted in tandem with quality education. This fantastic initiative will promote football for women and enable them to access a holistic platform to play and develop their skills towards the beautiful game.

About Rebels FC Football Residential Academy

The RFC Football Academy - Residential, is a purpose-driven project that enables passionate and talented youth to pursue academics with Football in equal measure, and with ample career opportunities. Located in the lush green campus at Devanahalli, Bengaluru, the full-fledged, year-long residential academy offers a comprehensive football programme integrated with quality education. The academy integrates academics and sports with personal development to prepare individuals reach their true potential, of being high-performing student-athletes, who will be the future champions, leaders and influencers. Helmed by UEFA and AFC licensed coaches, the academy accepts admissions from student-athletes in the age-range of 10-22 years and through a collaborative agreement with reputed schools and colleges, it offers a diverse syllabus ranging from ICSE, CBSE IGCSE and SSLC up to high school, and multiple streams in arts, science or commerce at college level. The RFC football training ecosystem is designed to nurture footballers from initiation to realizing complete player potential.

17/08/2020

Team bonding activities helped in getting through quarantine, says Indian Men's Team Forward SV Sunil

~ The 31-year-old says the 14-day quarantine period did test his team's patience, but friends, family & teammates got them through it ~

Bengaluru, 17 August 2020: With the 14-day quarantine period for the Indian Hockey Teams coming to an end on Tuesday, Indian Men's Hockey Team's Forward SV Sunil spoke about his experience of living in isolation since returning to SAI's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The 31-year-old said it was important for everyone to stay strong mentally to get through the challenge of staying in isolation for a lengthy period. "I think what we all realized from these past two weeks was the fact that we all needed to be really strong mentally, and to make sure that we were always in touch with our friends, family and teammates," said Sunil.

Having gained first-hand experience, the Indian Forward said he has huge respect for people who have spent time in quarantine centres or home isolation during the pandemic. "Sometimes you don't realize how much effort goes into something, but after having lived in isolation, I can relate to what everyone who has lived in quarantine centres or home isolation has gone through. It is a great challenge of mental strength and really tests your patience, so I have tremendous respect for people who have managed to get through such phases during the pandemic," said the 2014 Asian Games Gold Medallist.

The veteran Forward also spoke about how the support staff has been able to keep all the players occupied. "It was important for us to stay busy, because you can't always be on the television or play games on the phone to get through the day. So our Chief Coach and members of support staff decided to make sure we were doing something or the other. We were asked to do some research on the greatest Olympians ever, and then present to the team on our video calls. It was a nice activity as we learned a fair bit from all the players choosing various legends and talking in detail," expressed Sunil.

"We have also been able to maintain our fitness levels by following the indoor-fitness schedule that we've been given. Personally, I have also enjoyed taking part in our activations which include stretching and foam rolling. So we have been having one hour sessions in the morning over video call where all the players join in, and follow what our Scientific Advisor and Physio asks us to do. It has been a different experience to do it over video call for sure," he added.

Talking about the importance of following the protocols, Sunil said that SAI and Hockey India had ensured all safety measures were in place and he is now looking forward to resumption of sports activities. "It was so good to see how we got our food served, which was through contact-less delivery at our doorstep. All of us felt really safe, and I am really happy that we can resume sports activities from Wednesday onwards. It is good for us that we have been able to maintain our fitness through indoor body-weight exercises, but it will be good to start outdoor running as well in a very safe environment," signed off Sunil.