Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 We also beat Aussies in volleyball yesterday. Always thought we had potential in that sport. Lone Wolf 1
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 26 minutes ago, Gollum said: We also beat Aussies in volleyball yesterday. Always thought we had potential in that sport. Yeah. Should look to get good at an Asian level first. Tbh, with proper infrastructure and interest, I think India can do well in almost all team sports. Gollum 1
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 It was our second game in 2 days. Thought we would be tired, especially because of UK heatwave. But boys showed intensity today. Hardik MOTM. We were goalless in Q1 despite dominating them, in fact 0-1 down. Hope we score 10 in our WC duel.
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 1 minute ago, deathmonger said: Yeah. Should look to get good at an Asian level first. Tbh, with proper infrastructure and interest, I think India can do well in almost all team sports. All team sports except football. Those losers will blame everything under the sun instead of taking accountability.
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 We are better than China in team sports (men). Interesting point to consider @deathmonger @Lone Wolf Somehow Chinese men are unable to crack the code in team sports. Their women ofc fare much better, in hockey and football. Lone Wolf 1
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 We are in the same pool in WC, after many years. Also could face off in Asian Games. 19-0 tay hai, in last 10 years. Even cricket dominance pales before this.
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 H2H has gone from 52-82 in 2016 to 69-82 now. Woh bhi without bilaterals. That is some turnaround !!!!!
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 26 minutes ago, Gollum said: H2H has gone from 52-82 in 2016 to 69-82 now. Woh bhi without bilaterals. That is some turnaround !!!!! 72-82 if we play in Asian Games.
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 33 minutes ago, Gollum said: We are in the same pool in WC, after many years. Also could face off in Asian Games. 19-0 tay hai, in last 10 years. Even cricket dominance pales before this. I think cricket has also started. 9-0 since kohli at the mcg. as an aside in cricket their bacon is saved due to lack of teams hence they are still making world cups. post olympics inclusion and other countries bubbling up i expect to see them fall further below.
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 1 minute ago, deathmonger said: 72-82 if we play in Asian Games. 71 WC and AG. It is 69-82 after today's match. Anyway I don't see Pooks ever beating us in a hockey game again. We went in with 8-9 debutantes in 22 Asia Cup and still drew them. Their last wins came in 2016 South Asian Games where we sent second string team and lost twice by 0-1 margin.
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 42 minutes ago, Gollum said: We are better than China in team sports (men). Interesting point to consider @deathmonger @Lone Wolf Somehow Chinese men are unable to crack the code in team sports. Their women ofc fare much better, in hockey and football. Also at a much earlier stage of development compared to China. I think by 2040s when we reach current china level cricket and hockey we will be even more dominant. Gollum 1
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gollum said: 71 WC and AG. It is 69-82 after today's match. Anyway I don't see Pooks ever beating us in a hockey game again. We went in with 8-9 debutantes in 22 Asia Cup and still drew them. Their last wins came in 2016 South Asian Games where we sent second string team and lost twice by 0-1 margin. cricket might have entered that phase too. them entering the pro league actually was good lol cause we miss two wins a year. how many matches do we play vs them in a normal year anyway? 1 or 2 I assume - Asian Games, CWG, Asia Cup, Asian Champions Trophy. Edited June 26 by deathmonger
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 Just now, deathmonger said: Also at a much earlier stage of development compared to China. I think by 2040s when we reach current china level cricket and hockey we will be even more dominant. Cricket yes, hockey not sure. Still huge difference in physicality compared to goras, they are taller and stronger. Unlike cricket, there is a huge physical component in hockey due to it being a contact sport. Our govt isn't focussing on malnutrition, protein deficiency, sadly going the opposite way. Lone Wolf 1
Gollum Posted June 26 Author Posted June 26 Wouldn't mind some hockey test series against them. No money to be made. But the continuous phaintas will provide us with lot of entertainment.
deathmonger Posted June 26 Posted June 26 39 minutes ago, Gollum said: Cricket yes, hockey not sure. Still huge difference in physicality compared to goras, they are taller and stronger. Unlike cricket, there is a huge physical component in hockey due to it being a contact sport. Our govt isn't focussing on malnutrition, protein deficiency, sadly going the opposite way. i think with wealth physicality will improve.
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