Asia Cup hero abhishek Draws Inspiration from Ronaldo, Eyes world cup Glory
Key Player in Asia Cup Victory:
Indian hockey forward abhishek played a crucial role in India's 4-1 win over south korea in the Asia Cup final, helping india lift the title and qualify for the 2026 hockey World Cup.
Player of the Tournament:
Abhishek scored 6 goals and assisted in several others during the tournament. He was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance.
Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo:
Although his coach admired Lionel Messi, abhishek idolizes Cristiano Ronaldo.
He studies Ronaldo's scoring techniques, positioning, timing, and shooting.
Believes that stamina and running, essential in both football and hockey, are skills he learned from watching Ronaldo.
Started Playing hockey After Watching Sardar Singh:
Abhishek’s passion for hockey began after seeing legend Sardar Singh play.
By the time abhishek joined the national team, Sardar had already retired.
His first inspiration came from his brother ashish and a childhood friend.
Supportive Coach and Family:
Abhishek credits his first coach Shamsher Dahiya, who was also his hindi teacher, for guiding him throughout.
Even after a childhood wrist injury, his coach encouraged him to return to the field.
He still consults Dahiya for advice, saying, “He understands my game deeply.”
Aiming for world cup and Olympic Gold:
Already a paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games gold medallist, abhishek now dreams of winning a world cup medal.
He emphasized that india hasn’t won the world cup in 50 years and believes this team has the potential to end that drought.
Simple Celebration with Family:
Abhishek celebrated the Asia Cup win with a quiet dinner with family, considering that his greatest joy.
Current Role and Career Stats:
Abhishek is a senior manager at punjab National Bank.
He has scored 48 goals in 113 matches for India.
He’s focused on improving his basics and preparing strongly for the upcoming World Cup.
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