A technically skilled player, Bedia is a product of the Racing Santander. I think even yesterday, it was only Thursday but we were feeling, all the team, the drivers, the vibe of the tifosi and they were pushing us. It summed up India’s woeful preparation, resulting in none of the 24 wrestlers crossing the quarterfinal stage of the world championships, which concluded in Paris last week. Continuing their fine form in the tournament, the Chandigarh Hockey Academy girls maintained their supremacy in the final. We need to understand that the role of the coach is not what it used to be during our playing days. I’m overall satisfied with the whole process and the various appointments which we have made. Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. So shoddy was WFI’s planning that two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar compared it to preparation for a state tournament. Armed with the surplus cash PSG were willing to cough up for Neymar, Barcelona spent less than half . The 27-year old Czech, who is playing her?eighth tournament since missing five months of action afte.