Harendra Singh has decided to step down from his position as Chief Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team due to personal reasons.
Reflecting on his tenure, Harendra Singh said, "Coaching the Indian women's hockey team has been a privilege that has been a highlight of my career. Though personal reasons call me to step away, my heart remains with this extraordinary team and their ongoing success. I will always cherish my journey with Hockey India and continue to support their efforts to take Indian hockey to the highest levels of achievement. "
Expressing gratitude for Harendra's contributions, Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey stated, "We thank Harendra Singh for his services and his exemplary experience. His commitment towards the development
of Indian Hockey is well-known across the hockey community across the world. While we will announce a suitable replacement soon, we wish him the very best. "
Adding to this, Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh remarked, "We extend our support to Harendra Singh and his contributions to the team. We wish him the very best and further continue to ensure the Indian Women's Team's preparations will continue as planned for the Qualifiers. "
Harendra Singh's departure comes at a crucial time as the team gears up for upcoming international qualifiers, where consistent preparation remains vital. His leadership had seen the Indian women's squad progress steadily on the global stage, building a solid foundation for future success. Hockey India now faces the task of appointing a new coach who can carry forward this momentum.
