In a move aimed at strengthening India’s future hockey pipeline, Hockey India has appointed seasoned French tactician Frederic Soyez as head coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team. The appointment underscores the federation’s growing emphasis on international expertise, structured player development, and long-term competitiveness in global hockey. Soyez arrives with more than 30 years of elite experience, including an extensive career as a French international player and over 15 years in top-level coaching roles.