‘Punjab Clique’ In Indian Hockey Team, Reason For Poor Performance

There have always been whispers in Indian hockey circles about a Punjab clique and how it divided the team in factions, both on and off the field. Those allegations now figure in official reports submitted to Hockey India following India’s disastrous performances at the London Olympics in 2012 and the World League semifinals this year. The reports submitted by former coach Michael Nobbs, his support staff and two unnamed senior players were used as evidence by Hockey India in the probe that banned defender Gurbaj Singh for nine months on August for indiscipline and creating rift. Read Here