New Delhi: Young forward Sharmila Devi feels the desire to become a better version of herself helped her make a comeback into the Indian women's hockey team and she will continue to work hard on her game to remain consistent.
The 22-year-old Haryana player returned to the Indian team after nearly nine months during an FIH Hockey Pro League game against China in February this year.
"It was not easy. I did not get a chance to play for the national team for almost nine months," Sharmila was quoted as saying in a Hockey India (HI) release.
"After the Test series against Australia (May, 2023), I got a chance to play for the team in the FIH Hockey Pro League in February 2024, making me miss the Asian Games and Olympic Qualifiers. It was a tough time but I was mentally prepared." Stayed strong and trained hard and waited patiently for his chance.
"I worked day and night on my game. I wanted to be the best player. I was very clear that this was the only way to come back and I had to give everything. Being a forward, working on my skills, I Also worked on the defensive aspects of the
When India took on China in their first game of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, Sharmila finally got her chance to take the field.
"I was very excited to wear the Indian jersey once again. It felt very rewarding for all the work that was done. I would have been even happier if we had won that game, but unfortunately that didn't happen," she said. Said.
Sharmila vowed to continue trying her best to get better in the game.
"Every time we come out on the field, we give our hundred percent. This is something I have always done and will continue to do. I will work hard to consistently perform well for the national team and help us achieve more. "Will help us win more games." Time passes."
The 22-year-old Haryana player returned to the Indian team after nearly nine months during an FIH Hockey Pro League game against China in February this year.
"It was not easy. I did not get a chance to play for the national team for almost nine months," Sharmila was quoted as saying in a Hockey India (HI) release.
"After the Test series against Australia (May, 2023), I got a chance to play for the team in the FIH Hockey Pro League in February 2024, making me miss the Asian Games and Olympic Qualifiers. It was a tough time but I was mentally prepared." Stayed strong and trained hard and waited patiently for his chance.
"I worked day and night on my game. I wanted to be the best player. I was very clear that this was the only way to come back and I had to give everything. Being a forward, working on my skills, I Also worked on the defensive aspects of the
When India took on China in their first game of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, Sharmila finally got her chance to take the field.
"I was very excited to wear the Indian jersey once again. It felt very rewarding for all the work that was done. I would have been even happier if we had won that game, but unfortunately that didn't happen," she said. Said.
Sharmila vowed to continue trying her best to get better in the game.
"Every time we come out on the field, we give our hundred percent. This is something I have always done and will continue to do. I will work hard to consistently perform well for the national team and help us achieve more. "Will help us win more games." Time passes."
