Chennai: The Indian team finished 9th in the current Hockey World Cup series. Graham Reid has stepped down as head coach after the team’s defeat. He announced this decision after the World Cup series ended yesterday.
Team India’s analytical coach Greg Clarke and consultant Mitchell David Pemberton have also stepped down from their roles. In this series held in the state of Odisha, the German team has won the title of champion.
India, who finished second in the group stage, lost against New Zealand in the pre-quarterfinal crossover match. Graham Reid: Timeline with the Indian team
- 08, April 2019: Former Australian hockey player Graham Reid has been appointed as the coach of the Indian team.
- 05, August 2021: Under his coaching, India beat Germany to win the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. This is the first Olympic medal won by an Indian hockey team since 1980.
- 19, June 2022: The Indian team finished third in the Hockey Pro League series.
- 08, August 2022: Indian team won silver at the Commonwealth Games.
- 28, January 2023: Indian team ranked 9th in Hockey World Cup 2023.
- 30, January 2023: Reid steps down as head coach.
“I feel it is time to hand over my responsibility to the next administration. I consider it a privilege to have worked with Team India and Hockey India. Enjoyed every moment of this trip. My best wishes to the team,” said Reid.
