The background
Chinglensana Singh had picked up an ankle injury while leading Manipur to the title in the 9th Senior Hockey National Championships. He was off the field until October, however his good performances after the recovery has earned him his place back in the national team. Hockey India had announced India’s squad for the FIH Pro League matches against The Netherlands on Monday (13th January) and Chinglensana was among the 20 players named in the team.
The heart of the matter
Talking to PTI on Wednesday (15th January), Chinglensana reflected on the most difficult phase of his career. He said:
He further revealed how he felt during the recovery stage and the routine he followed to stay in shape. Singh continued:
When asked about his feelings over receiving a call-up to the national team, Chinglensana replied:
What’s next?
The Indian hockey team will collide with the Dutch at the Kalinga Stadium on 18th and 19th January. It will be interesting to see if Chinglensana Singh makes it to the match squad.
Also check out: Men’s FIH Pro League Schedule 2020
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