A string of good performances by the Indian womens hockey team last year has helped keep the entire group motivated as they continue working hard despite Covid-19 lockdown, feels forward Navjot Kaur.”The forward added that the players have also got a chance to indulge in their hobbies and catch up on a few shows.”I think the kind of performances we produced in 2019, especially at the FIH Womens Series Finals and FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers, have really helped us to stay motivated and continue putting in the hard yards in whatever way we can,” Kaur was quoted as saying in a Hockey India press release.”Staying here in Bengaluru has helped me keep busy.The coronavirus outbreak has brought the sporting world to a standstill, causing the Wholesale Nylon Full-dull FDY Fiber Fabric postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. We just have to take each day as it comes and one day we will be victorious,” Kaur said.Last week, the team launched a fun fitness challenge to raise funds for the migrant labourers whose families have been affected by the nationwide lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.””People coming together from all walks of life to help the underprivileged during this difficult time raises all our hopes. We have to fight this battle together and its great to see people around the country accepting our challenges and donating funds..”Theres no doubt that its been difficult for everyone across the globe, but we have to stay positive and continue moving forward.
In normal circumstances we dont get so much time, therefore I am really enjoying drawing, colouring and catching up on a few shows on Netflix.They won the FIH Womens Series Finals Hiroshima 2019, Olympic Test Event in Japan, and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha, along with victories in their tours of Spain, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and England.”The response to the fun fitness challenge initiative has been absolutely amazing.The 24-member core probables for the Olympic Games are currently stationed at the SAI Centre here. All of us here are working very hard on our fitness and stick-work drills in our rooms. I guess if all of us can maintain a fixed routine, we can definitely stay positive and hope for the best,” Kaur said.They raised over Rs 15 lakh and crowd funding will continue till May 3.The year gone by was a fruitful one for the Indian women, which saw them produce some outstanding performances across tournaments.In this testing time, the 25-year old says the team is focussing on maintaining fitness and staying in touch with the sport as much as possible.”We are utilizing our time to pursue our hobbies.
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