Yes,it is time the Indian Hockey Federation gave much importance to Indian Hockey. Just as the BCCI invited the Corporate Sector to invest in IPL, the IHF should also start something like IPL [inclusion of both Indian and Foreign Players]wherein the Indian Players get a good deal of money. Also,the Corporate Sector could help improve the Infrastructure by opening many Indoor Stadium for Hockey wherein the ASTRO-TURF can be laid for the Players to practice in. India is in dire need of having as many ASTRO-TURF Grounds in all States in India for the Hockey Players to play matches and for general practice. Only then will the Indian Hockey players improve their game and beat European Teams in World Hockey. No one should blame Mr.Gill for the downtrend.

Answered by Murari Rao , an ibibo Master, at 9:45 AM on April 01, 2008

There is nothing wrong with the players nor the importance they get. The current hockey administration is personality centered. KPS Gill has been wanting to corner all the glory that tramples over the coach and the players that they don't deliver any glory to share. Dhanraj Pillay was doing so well delivering result but when the media started paying attention to Dhanraj Pillay and attributed the success of the team to him, KPS Gill could not stand it. Ditto for other successful players and coaches. Unless this President of the Indian Hockey Federation quits the scene, nothing can be done to stem the rot. I still do not know why the Govt is doing nothing about it. The Hockey body's autonomy notwithstanding, the Govt has the right to intervene because it is the national pride that is at stake. As Indians, we must hang our face in shame if we can't do anything about it even after failing to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time.

Answered by subra , an ibibo Specialist, at 7:30 PM on March 31, 2008

Not more importance yes but some due attention is required

Answered by Pranaav at 10:29 AM on March 25, 2008

Now, it is the time for the hockey fedaration to concentrate in building a new team altogether. We have to include many young and talented players and provide them with proper training. Surely, our Indian hockey team will be one of the best teams in the world very soon.

Answered by Raghu , an ibibo Master, at 9:25 AM on March 25, 2008

yes,as it is our national game & now it is going downwards

Answered by Girija Pany , an ibibo Citizen, at 3:00 AM on March 25, 2008

Definitely, as Hockey is our National Sports, and the drubbing we are getting in it, is something we should avoid and prevent at all cost.
As how soever we might want to ignore it but this humilation is definitely weighing on our and our countries pride.

Answered by Yatin , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:24 PM on March 24, 2008