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Journalism of Courage
Jugraj Singh knows a thing or two about making a comeback after a career-threatening injury. And according to him,India goalkeeper Baljit Singh Dadhwals mental strength will be tested the most when his rehabilitation gets underway. Dadhwal is currently at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after a golf ball hit his eye during a training session in Pune.
Singh had returned to competitive hockey after a break of more than two years when he played in the 2006 Premier Hockey League,and showed glimpses of his talent before he was sidelined again. The biggest thing after an injury is not to lose your mental strength, Jugraj told The Indian Express. We all know the importance of vision in case of a goalkeeper and we are hoping for the best. Baljit has to wait and watch,but I am sure he will be able to make it again.
Golf ball history
One of Baljits Asia Cup winning team mates,Jaswinder Singh,says Dadhwal used to train with golf balls earlier as well. Even back in 2005,he would train with golf balls. He would say his role model Guus Vogels practised with golf balls to make his reflexes stronger, Jaswinder said.
Ministry support
Sports minister MS Gill has promised every possible support to help Baljit Singh regain full vision. His full rehabilitation and care in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre. And if there is need to send him abroad,we will do that too, Gill said.
