Hockey misses the goal
I went to cover the finals of the KSHA finals between IOCL and Army XI. well i didnt expect much of a
crowd as it was just our long forgotten national game but then what i was
unhappy about is that the media was also not present ...except a couple of photographers...
i recognised one from TOI... there was one person doin video too...but that was
about all...
the media should play a more active role in promoting the sport. deccan
herald which had sponsored the event was the only paper where details of the match
and the rest of the tournament were available. this also is the case with
sports like football, badminton or TT. Lawn tennis for some glamour element has
found its way to the highlight.
Although it was easy for me to get an interview from the winning captain and
coach and one of the world cup returns... it's sad that this was possible only
because no other media person sought them... we dont even know who consists the
national team... i was fortunate i recognised the name of Deepak Thakur and was
able to ask him some questions... but rest ... i woud not have known any of
them had i not got a score card from the KSHA mentioning all details
I went to cover the finals of the KSHA finals between IOCL and Army XI. well i didnt expect much of a
crowd as it was just our long forgotten national game but then what i was
unhappy about is that the media was also not present ...except a couple of photographers...
i recognised one from TOI... there was one person doin video too...but that was
about all...
the media should play a more active role in promoting the sport. deccan
herald which had sponsored the event was the only paper where details of the match
and the rest of the tournament were available. this also is the case with
sports like football, badminton or TT. Lawn tennis for some glamour element has
found its way to the highlight.
Although it was easy for me to get an interview from the winning captain and
coach and one of the world cup returns... it's sad that this was possible only
because no other media person sought them... we dont even know who consists the
national team... i was fortunate i recognised the name of Deepak Thakur and was
able to ask him some questions... but rest ... i woud not have known any of
them had i not got a score card from the KSHA mentioning all details
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