"We wanted to play Germany in the Final. At least, that was what we had discussed amongst ourselves during team meetings ahead of the Olympic Games. They are a challenging opponent and when we play against them, the match usually goes down till the last second," expressed Captain Harmanpreet Singh as quoted by a Hockey India release.
While the team has been handed a setback with their defender and No.1 Penalty Corner rusher Amit Rohidas suspended for one match following the hearing on late Sunday night and subsequently Hockey India has appealed against this decision to the FIH jury bench, the players will stay focused on what is in their control.
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