Nadi Arena (28/12/23)
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00:00 I already have a name in mind.
00:03 That's what the head of the National Hockey League, Arul Sebaraj said
00:06 when asked about the 18 players who will be brought to Oman for the January Olympics.
00:12 Arul insisted that he is still evaluating who will fill three or four slots to complete the final list.
00:18 And he did not back down.
00:20 Some names from the youth world cup squad will be considered to be sent to Oman.
00:26 I see the potential of the youth players.
00:31 They have good potential.
00:33 But maybe they lack international intensity, awareness and concepts.
00:41 But I believe that if they train longer, they will make an improvement.
00:45 Arul insisted that to go to Paris,
00:49 all the players are in the game and want the kids to stay focused to complete the mission.
00:55 I have to prepare the team well.
00:58 From all aspects, physical, mental, emotional and everything.
01:03 The remaining is the players.
01:05 Like in Asian Games, we go with high expectations but we are disappointed.
01:10 So, the players, what do they want?
01:15 Because if there are six Olympics, we will not qualify.
01:17 Last time we played in the Olympics 2000, so there are 24.
01:21 So, more than my confidence, it is the desire of the players.
01:26 Their desire to qualify.
01:29 Because many players are over 30 years old.
01:32 So, if their desire is really high and their discipline is good,
01:37 we will reduce the mistakes and the opportunity is there.