Can Bengal Warriorz Coach Naveen Lead the Team to Its Full Potential?

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Key Takeaways
- Strong Team Mentality: Coach Naveen emphasizes the importance of a strong mindset.
- Youthful Squad: A young and motivated team is key to their strategy.
- Focus on Improvement: Continuous training and addressing weaknesses are essential.
- Supportive Management: The management’s support has been crucial for the coach’s strategy.
- Upcoming Challenge: The next match against Puneri Paltan is a significant test.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 2 (NationPress) After a remarkable victory against the defending champions, the Haryana Steelers, the Bengal Warriorz are gearing up for a tough challenge against the Puneri Paltan in their upcoming Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 match on Wednesday.
Following their impressive 54-44 win, the Warriorz quickly returned to training to prepare for the next game. Coach Naveen Kumar shared insights about the atmosphere in the locker room, stating, “Post-victory, the players were energized but we’ve ensured they remain focused on our next goal. Our training sessions have been productive, and the squad's morale is high. We’ve been working on combinations and addressing areas for improvement.”
Coach Kumar also highlighted the mentality he aims to instill in the players, emphasizing its potential impact throughout the season. He remarked, “Our mindset is robust. With a youthful squad, fostering a Warrior mentality is crucial to face any opponent with confidence, focus, and discipline. Although the season will be long and challenging, our belief in the team is unwavering, and we are determined to achieve our full potential.”
This marks Naveen Kumar’s inaugural season with the Bengal Warriorz, and he expressed gratitude towards the management and support staff for their unwavering support thus far. “The management has granted me the autonomy to make decisions and has ensured all team needs are met. Their support has been invaluable as we work on player development together.”
In their previous encounters last season, the two teams faced off twice, resulting in one tie and one defeat for the Bengal Warriorz. However, with a rejuvenated squad led by star raider Devank Dalal and defensive captain Nitesh Kumar, Coach Kumar feels optimistic about the upcoming match. “Puneri Paltan is a formidable team with a solid history. Their defense was impressive last season, and they’ve strengthened their squad with the addition of Aslam Inamdar. They are a tough challenge, but our young and motivated players are putting in the hard work, and I expect a strong performance,” he concluded.