Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Indian Women's Hockey Coach Aims for 2028 Olympic Medal
Sjoerd Marijne, the coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, is working hard to help the team win a medal at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
He believes that focusing on team goals rather than individual achievements is key to success.
To achieve this, he has brought in an inspirational speaker, Hemant Gupta, who has climbed Mount Everest and Kilimanjaro, to motivate the team.
Marijne emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and team culture.
The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, which has boosted their confidence.
Marijne is also working on profiling players to understand their personalities better, so he can help them perform at their best.
He believes that by focusing on the team, individual players will also achieve their personal goals.
Sjoerd Marijne aims for an Olympic medal with the Indian Women's Hockey Team by 2028.
The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, earning promotion to the FIH Pro League.
Marijne emphasizes team goals over individual performances for overall success.
Inspirational speaker Hemant Gupta motivates the team with his climbing experiences.
Marijne focuses on mental resilience and team culture to achieve their goals.
- Who
- Sjoerd Marijne, coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team
- What
- Aiming for an Olympic medal in 2028
- When
- Goal set for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Where
- India and international hockey venues
- Why
- To achieve a podium finish and build a strong team culture
Team Focus
Individual Focus
Team Dynamics
Team Focus
Marijne emphasizes team goals over individual performances, believing that focusing on the team will naturally lead to individual success.
Individual Focus
Some players might prioritize individual achievements, which Marijne believes can hinder the team's overall success.
- Coach
- Sjoerd Marijne
- Team
- Indian Women's Hockey Team
- Goal
- Medal at 2028 Olympics
- Recent Achievement
- FIH Nations Cup Win
- Inspirational Speaker
- Hemant Gupta
- Key Focus
- Mental Resilience and Team Culture