Graham Reid has resigned as the manager trainer of the India males’s hockey crew following their forgettable efficiency within the just-concluded 2023 Hockey World Cup. It is realized that Reid, the previous Australian midfielder who took over in 2019, and performed a key function within the crew profitable a bronze medal within the Tokyo Olympics 2021, submitted his resignation to Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey after India’s disappointing Ninth-place end .
“It is now time for me to step aside and handover the reigns to the next management. It has been an honor and privilege to work with the team and Hockey India and I have enjoyed every moment of this epic journey. I wish the team all the very best,” Reid stated.
Besides a ancient Olympic medal, Reid and his crew of improve team of workers additionally oversaw India’s terrific Commonwealth Games silver-medal end closing 12 months to move at the side of a effective display on the 2021/22 FIH Hockey Pro League season, the place India completed 3rd. However, the entire onerous paintings got here undone on the World Cup, the place hosts India did not qualify even for the quarterfinals. They beat Spain 2–0, drew with England 0–0, and have been defeated 4–2 towards Wales. This intended that India needed to subsequent beat New Zealand in a crossover fit, however regardless of striking up a spirited combat, the crew went down in unexpected demise after completing 3-3 in law time.
Reid remained mum about his India long term after the crew’s stunning World Cup go out however the suspense ended along with his resignation and Tirkey paying tribute to the veteran trainer for his immense contribution.
“India will always have gratitude towards Graham Reid and his team of support staff who have brought good results to the country, particularly the Olympic Games. As all journeys move to different phases, it is now time for us to move on towards a new approach for our team.”