GURGAON : Inspired by his new role of guiding younger hockey players, drag-flicker Jugraj Singh believes he can become a full-time coach in the long run. Jugraj, whose flamboyant and power-packed drag-flicks rattled many a goal-keeper in his hey days, said he would like to improve upon his coaching skills and continue his association with the junior team.

India stayed in the comfort zone with a 7-0 result the opening Pool B game against Hong Kong China in the men's hockey competition on Monday. It led 4-0 at half-time.

Casting aside the depression, dejection and deep sense of disappointment over a place on the podium at the Commonwealth Games, the Indian women are keen for a fresh start to their campaign in the hockey competition in the Asian Games here on Saturday.

Indian team needs to improve the short corner conversion rate and sort out its minor defence lapses to produce a commendable performance in the Asian Games, feels skipper Rajpal Singh.