Taking part in the World Cup and Commonwealth Games against every one of the top groups in the World in no less than a month or so is an opportunity for growth for a player getting back to the game after a break.
Doing great in such uber occasions held near one another has given Indian ladies’ hockey group midfielder Sonika the certainty that she can take on anybody on the planet. The youthful midfielder was a region of the planet Cup group and furthermore began every one of the six games in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham as the Indian group won a bronze decoration, their most memorable decoration starting around 2006.
Sonika, who assumed vital parts in the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022 in Spain and Netherlands and Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, talked about her encounters with contending in significant competitions interestingly.
Sonika, who had some time off from the game in 2020 because of individual reasons, got back in the saddle to the Indian Team in March 2022, as and when remembered for the crew for the FIH Women’s Pro League 2021/22.
On the rear of her reliable exhibitions, Sonika came to the Indian crew for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022, where she began in every one of the six games. At the Commonwealth Games 2022, Sonika was a critical power in the midfield.
“Getting back to hockey after a long hole, and afterward seeking the first time in quite a while was a very certain encounter for me. I generally had confidence in the group and I realized we can possibly perform well. However, on an individual level, contending in these matches provided me with an increase in certainty to confront each test before me,” Sonika was cited as saying by Hockey India in delivery on Saturday.
Talking about how Indian hockey has advanced over the recent years, Sonika underlined how they have become more predominant in the assault.
“The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has worked significantly over the recent years. We, collectively, have begun playing strong going after hockey. We are persistently entering inside the circle and the rivals are dependably careful about the danger we have inside the circle.”
“We went with comparable methodologies and wrapped up with a decoration for India at the Commonwealth Games 2022, so it involved massive pride and bliss for our group,” Sonika said.
The dynamic midfielder likewise proceeded to laud boss mentor Janneke Schopman for assisting her with staying fit after she got back in the saddle to the group.
“Everybody upheld me after I got back to the group. They gave me certainty and continued to offer me chances. Mentor Janneke Schopman continued to persuade me and aided me inwardly. She consistently continued to let me know that I am a decent player. I feel as a mentor, she has a ton of comprehension of how to deal with the players on and off the field. It truly helped me a great deal,” Sonika said.
Talking about her presentation at the Commonwealth Games, Sonika communicated fulfillment yet added that she wishes to refine specific regions before very long.
“I was content with my presentation at the Commonwealth Games, however, there are still a few regions I need to enhance. I talked with every one of the accomplished individuals from the group who continually continue to share their tips and ideas, which I see as very supportive. I need to likewise enhance my game in the guard,” Sonika said.
“With Asian Games one year from now, I am anticipating the forthcoming rivalries and to gain from something very similar. Our objective is to guarantee a platform finish at the Asian Games and to guarantee an Olympic capability,” she closed down.
