Updated On: 02 September, 2025 11:32 AM IST | Rajgir (Bihar) | Jaspreet Singh
Indian hockey team’s mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who toughened MS Dhoni-led side during the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup triumph, says Harmanpreet Singh & Co are an epitome of fitness and dedication as hosts hammer Kazakhstan 15-0 to complete league phase in style

India’s players form a huddle to plan a penalty corner during their 15-0 win over Kazakhstan in Rajgir, Bihar, on Monday. Pic/PTI
With a spot in the Super 4 already sealed, India finished their league engagements with a 15-0 drubbing of Kazakhstan to top Pool A of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Monday.
Abhishek (four goals), Jugraj Singh (three) and Sukhjeet Singh (three) led the goal-fest with hat-tricks for India’s third win in as many outings so far.
Within an otherwise busy Indian support staff camp throughout all their matches so far, one man, who has been quietly making his notes is mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton.
Paddy Upton