Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh criticizes hockey management and preparation after both India’s men’s and women’s teams fail to reach the Hockey World Cup semifinals. Writing on X, Sreejesh says the World Cup should not be treated as a “rehearsal” or mainly as a learning exercise, and he questions whether anyone will raise difficult questions or hold officials accountable.
He also challenges the tendency to downplay losses to top teams while framing wins over lesser opposition as major achievements. In his post, Sreejesh argues that shifting focus to the Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics does not address what “went wrong” at the World Cup. He further raises concerns about the Indian women’s team and the timing of the women’s chief coach being away before the tournament’s final preparations.
On the pitch, India’s men lose 3–5 to Argentina in their last Pool E match, ending semifinal hopes. The report also notes that India’s women draw with Australia, meaning neither team advances. Across outlets, the emphasis centers on Sreejesh’s call for a review of strategy, selection, and accountability after the double exit, rather than on any single match detail.
