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Sreejesh removed as India U21 coach questions Hockey India reliance on foreign coaches
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Published on 13 May 2026
Five medals in 17 months yet removal still came
PR Sreejesh reacted sharply after being removed as India’s junior men’s team coach, despite a 17-month run that delivered five medals in five tournaments including a Junior World Cup bronze. He questioned Hockey India’s preference for foreign coaches, arguing Indian coaching talent is overlooked even as national development goals depend on local expertise.
- Sreejesh says his removal followed a medal winning 17-month tenure
- He points to Hockey India’s continued reliance on foreign coaching
- Sreejesh highlights a Junior World Cup bronze among results
- His comments raise questions about how junior development decisions are made
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