Hockey India rejects Sreejesh’s 'fired for foreign coach' allegations: 'He did not accept this position'
- Two-Time Olympic medallist Sreejesh criticized Hockey India for removing him as U-21 coach after 17 months, alleging the governing body favors foreign candidates over Indian coaches despite his successful stint.
- According to Hockey India, Sreejesh's contract expired in December 2025, and the federation initiated a formal recruitment process for a new chief coach instead of renewing his appointment.
- Sreejesh alleged his removal aimed to secure a foreign replacement, citing government discussions, while Hockey India insists it remains committed to homegrown talent, having certified over 600 coaches through its pathway program.
- The federation offered Sreejesh the position of Coach for the Development team, which plays a critical role for LA 28 and the next Olympic cycle, but he declined the offer.
- Hockey India continues its search for a new coach, emphasizing commitment to aligning Indian staff with chief coaches to enhance exposure and skills toward the government's 2036 vision.
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PR Sreejesh raises tough questions for Hockey India after controversial coaching exit
PR Sreejesh publicly questioned Hockey India after his exit from the junior men's team setup. His remarks have intensified scrutiny of the federation's coaching plans and reliance on foreign staff.
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh has once again targeted Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. Sreejesh questioned his removal as head coach of the junior men's team, expressing his displeasure with the increasing number of foreign coaches and the neglect of Indian veterans. He asked why Indian coaches are not trusted.
PR Sreejesh Questions Preference For Foreign Coach After Exiting As India Jr Coach, Hockey India Rejects Claim
PR Sreejesh has publicly criticized Hockey India for ending his 17-month tenure as the U21 men's coach, alleging he was removed to accommodate a foreign replacement despite securing five podium finishes
PR Sreejesh Questions 'Preference' For Foreign Coach After Exiting As India Junior Coach, HI Rejects Claim
PR Sreejesh, who was named as the Indian junior men's team coach after the 2024 Olympics, indicated that he was being removed from the post to make way for a foreign coach
Hockey India President Says PR Sreejesh Was Not 'fired', Coaching Tenure Ended in Dec 2025
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Tirkey's statement comes after two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh, earlier on Wednesday, in an X post, alleged that his tenure as coach of the India men's junior hockey team has come to an end as Hockey India decided to "make way for a foreign coach." Sports News | Hockey India President Says PR Sreejesh Was Not 'fired', Coaching Tenure Ended in Dec 2025.
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