Ludhiana, Dec. 29 -- For the first time at the local level, the Aryan Hockey Club has introduced special hockey clinics aimed at strengthening the game at the grassroots. The initiative has given young players from different parts of the region a rare opportunity to sharpen their skills under the guidance of former international hockey player Sukhvir Singh Grewal, who is leading the sessions with a focus on scientific training.

Speaking about the concept behind the clinics, Grewal said the programme has been designed after studying research by the US Olympic Association, which categorises player development into different age groups. He explained that children between zero and five years should be guided towards emotional stability and b...