Harendra Singh has emerged as the favorite to succeed Janneke Schopman as coach of the Indian women’s hockey team after a recent interview, the national body said, after the team failed to get the job After qualifying for the Paris Olympics, he is the best candidate to lead the team. Harendra held the same position before being named coach of the U.S. men’s team in 2021. “Yes, Harendra is taking over from Jannek. Hockey India is keen on appointing him. He understands the structure of Indian hockey, “He has coached both the men’s and women’s teams in the past. He is the perfect person to lead the women’s team to where they belong. “A source from the national football federation told PTI.
“Also, it has been in his best interests to go abroad for the past few years. The only remaining issue is salary negotiations, as he has received a large sum of money in the United States and it remains to be seen whether that will affect him. “Can be matched. ” Hockey India general secretary Bora Nath Singh confirmed Harendra’s attendance at the interview but said his appointment has not yet been confirmed as there are other candidates.
“Yes, Harendra has appeared for interviews but no decision has been taken on our side. There are 11-12 candidates and we will take a decision considering all aspects,” Bhola Nath told PTI without elaborating further.
As per the Sports Ministry regulations, the salary cap for an Indian coach is Rs 3 lakh per month, but it is learned that Harendra is demanding more based on his current package with the US team.
If appointed, Harendra will replace Shopman. Shopman resigned last month after complaining about difficult working conditions for foreign coaches in India after the women’s team failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Harendra has served in many capacities in the Indian hockey world in the past. In 2014, he was appointed as the head coach of the Indian youth team, and under his leadership, the team won the 2016 Men’s Youth World Cup in Lucknow.
Following success with the youth teams, he was appointed head coach of the senior women’s national team in September 2017. The team went on to win the gold medal at the 2017 Asian Cup.
In May 2018, Harendra succeeded Dutchman Sjölder Marini as the senior coach of the men’s team and took over the women’s team.
However, Harendra was booted out in January 2019 due to a series of poor performances from the men’s team.
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