Final Kho Kho: Gujarat Giants vs Odisha Juggernauts - coached by two titans of the game, prime 2 meet for spot in ultimate

Published:Mar 9, 202422:01
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Odisha Juggernauts and Gujarat Giants lock horns in Qualifier 1 of Final Kho Kho on Friday. The winner makes it to the ultimate whereas the dropping staff will get a crack within the second qualifier. 

Gujarat and Odisha took the primary two spots within the league part. They misplaced simply three video games, setting the benchmark for the league. They confronted one another twice, Gujarat gained the primary match 54-49 and Odisha took the second 50-47. 

Behind the success of those groups are Sanjeev Sharma (Gujarat) and Ashwani Kumar Sharma (Odisha), two coaches who've been part of the game for roughly half-a-century. 

The coaches have been pivotal for his or her groups’ success this season and present how the 2 are related in how they strategy the sport.

Sanjeev accomplished his sports activities diploma in 1982 whereas Ashwani handed out 5 years later in 1987. 

Each have coached Indian groups as effectively. Sanjeev led the Indian ladies’s staff to a gold within the 2016 South Asian Video games. Ashwani’s gold medal was newer in 2019 with the lads’s staff. 

Sanjeev and Ashwani show the very fundamental potential of a coach - Placing a chord with their staff.  Each the coaches imagine in being pleasant to their gamers and are simple to strategy.

“We’re their mates, we’re their brothers. Everyone seems to be having enjoyable off the mat which is enabling them to carry out effectively on the mat,” mentioned Ashwani. 

The Delhi-based head coach even likes to hit the dance flooring together with his gamers throughout his staff’s bonding periods. 

Sanjeev Sharma(R), Gujarat Giants head coach, posing with Aniket Pote.

Sanjeev Sharma(R), Gujarat Giants head coach, posing with Aniket Pote. | Picture Credit score: Final Kho Kho

Sanjeev, fairly just like Ashwani, is thought to maintain his staff as a close-knit unit. “I really feel my job is to maintain the gamers collectively, encourage them and never allow them to stress. To make them really feel comfy,” mentioned Sanjeev. 

Given their years of expertise within the recreation, the 2 veterans recognised the necessity to nurture their staff’s gamers amid the sudden limelight flowing across the sport. 

“We give them lectures and advise them on meditation. It’s necessary keep calm right here,” Sanjeev mentioned. It's all about staying grounded, he believes.

Ashwani focuses on reminding his gamers to begin afresh. “Daily after dinner now we have a small assembly the place we talk about the necessity to neglect the final match - win or lose - and begin recent for the subsequent one. What is finished is finished. And play to win within the subsequent match.” 

A have a look at their amicable manner and one may mistake the gentle-giant mode to be their solely modus operandi. This might not be farther from the reality. 

Being the veterans that they're, the 2 know when to activate the depth. The second they stroll onto the mat, the pleasantries are left behind. It’s time for enterprise.

“I believe that’s how a coach must be. While you’re on the sector your focus simply needs to be on the sport. No place for jokes and banter,” mentioned Ashwani. 

Breaching the confines of the staff dugout, leaping in jubilation, speeding to the staff huddle with the drinks to ship the essential last-minute recommendation, and passionate air-punches are a number of traits that aptly describe their depth within the center. 

This depth has been sufficient to drive their groups to the highest spots within the league. However now the goal is for the highest prize. 

Bilkul pohochenge aur ultimate jeetenge bhi (We’ll certainly attain the ultimate and win it),” mentioned Ashwani when requested whether or not his staff will make it to the ultimate.

Sanjeev most well-liked to not disclose the vary of armoury for the crunch encounter. “ Technique toh most important nahi bol skta (I can not reveal the technique) however each coach has his plans chalked out.” 


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