Frederic Soyez appointed as India's junior men's hockey coach, replacing Sreejesh after 17 months, aiming for long-term development.

Hockey India appointed Frederic Soyez as coach of the junior men's team a day after PR Sreejesh's exit from the role. Soyez comes in with a big reputation, having worked as the head coach of Spain and France before.

Hockey India has denied PR Sreejesh's claim that he was removed as junior men's coach for a foreign replacement. The exchange has widened a debate over trust in Indian coaches despite his strong results with the side.