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The main target now is to get the right players in: Fulton

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The main target now is to get the right players in: Fulton

The India coach will keep his eye on the revamped Hockey India League to build a larger pool of players

“It’s quite nice to be back in New Delhi. This is where it all started,” beamed Craig Fulton as he settled into a sofa of a posh hotel lobby on Monday.

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Life has come a full circle for the 49-year-old. It was here in the national capital that the South African made his international debut as a freckled 21-year-old at the 1995 Indira Gandhi Gold Cup, also scoring a goal.

Twenty-nine years since, Fulton is returning to the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, only this time as the chief coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, who will take on reigning world champions Germany in a two-Test series on Wednesday and Thursday. “Nobody forgets their first cap,” he adds.

Having guided India to a successive Olympic podium for the first time in 52 years, Fulton delivered for exactly what he had been brought in for, especially after the debacle of the 2023 World Cup where India failed to reach even the quarter-finals. He took charge of the low-on-confidence team, giving them direction that won India successive gold medals at both the Asian Champions Trophy and Asian Games last year.

Fulton failed his first major test in 2024 miserably when India were whitewashed 0-5 in the away tour of Down Under before redeeming himself with the Paris bronze, also helping India beat Australia at the Olympics – for the first time in 52 years at the Games.

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India, then, travelled to China last month where they reinforced their pre-eminent position as the best team in Asia, which was Fulton’s first target as India coach. Now, having achieved his targets of the No.1 team in Asia and Olympic podium, Fulton has already started planning for Los Angeles 2028.

“Now, the main target is to broaden the base (player pool) for the training squad, get the right players in, who will take Indian hockey forward with the 2026 World Cup and Asian Games being the priority, and then hopefully qualify for Los Angeles 2028 directly and have a good preparation period going into LA,” said Fulton.

Keeping in the mind the age of some senior players who might stop after either the 2026 World Cup or 2028 Olympics, Fulton is keeping busy in identifying a virtual U-25 team who will likely play in the next two Olympic cycles which is why intends to take U-25 boys to the tour of Europe in November-December and give the seniors much-deserved rest.

“Our focus is to be the best we can be. It’s a new four-year block so we need to open it up with a look on broadening the squad for the future. We have players that are sitting in that age group. We’re looking to bring in another squad of 14-15 players who are just above the U-21 class but not as experienced to join the senior squad,” said Fulton ALL IN THE BEST.

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“I should be there from the beginning to watch and observe our younger players. This is all about selection for us, to pick that training group and the India A THE team. Hopefully, everyone has a great opportunity and gets good minutes in their teams and can put their best foot forward,” he said.

Pressure talk

“But expectation brings focus. I don’t like to call it pressure, I like to call it focus. Because when you have expectations, you need focus.”

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

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At a birthday party, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani draw attention with stunning outfits.

Last night in Mumbai, all the prominent figures from Bollywood attended producer Ashvini Yardi’s birthday celebration. The celebration was attended by a number of celebrities, including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Kartik Aaryan, Ekta Kapoor.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers.

The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season.

Celebrities flocked to Mumbai on Monday to celebrate Ashvini Yardi’s birthday with a star-studded party. In the same car, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani also made their way to the celebration and posed for photos with photographers outside the venue. Sidharth complemented Kiara’s star-studded.

event attire of a halter crop top and shimmering skirt by wearing jogging trousers and a casual denim tee. Particularly chic was Kiara’s attire for the event, which we adored. On social media, numerous paparazzi accounts posted videos of the two celebrities. Speaking of Kiara’s glitzy attire, the Shershah actor wore a fashionable crop top with a butterfly design. The white blouse has a figure-hugging fit, an asymmetrical hem, a bare-back design with ties on the back, and a halter-style plunging V neckline.

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Kiara paired it with a golden-colored shimmering skirt with a flowy style, wide high-rise waistline, and pleated accents at the ankle-length hem. She accessorised the look with bold rings, yellow box-shaped hoops, and black strappy high heels. Open hair with a centre part, a neutral lip colour, and dewy makeup completed the look.

Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets. His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face.

Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have sort of confessed their relationship while appearing in several episodes of Koffee With Karan season 7. In the 2021 movie Shershaah, the two celebrities were spotted together.

Riteish Deshmukh, and Genelia D’Souza, in addition to the rumoured coupling of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Sidharth and Kiara Sidharth, on the other hand, posed with Kiara while wearing an acid-washed denim collared shirt with full-length sleeves that were folded in and front patch pockets.

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His outfit for the occasion included a chic watch, grey baggy pants, high-top white lace-up sneakers, a centre-parted hairstyle, and a clean-shaven face. smiled for photographers outside the venue while wearing fashionable outfits. The two actors frequently spend out together, and this party was one of those times even if they haven’t totally embraced their connection. Scroll down to see their outfits for the affair.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani turned heads at a star-studded birthday party with their impeccable fashion choices and undeniable chemistry. The Bollywood power couple, known for their on-screen and off-screen charisma, made a stylish appearance that left fans and photographers in.

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