{
  "id": 3956200,
  "title": "‘People don’t know the real story’: India hockey coach on pre-World Cup leave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/people-dont-know-the-real-story-india-hockey-coach-on-pre-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/people-dont-always-know-the-real-story-sjoerd-marijne-responds-to-questions-over-pre-world-cup-leave/articleshow/133590314.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Coach Sjoerd Marijne stood firm on his leave during the World Cup, emphasising that his participation remained steady. He highlighted that the team's readiness was intact throughout his time away. India secured an impressive fifth place at the FIH World Cup, and Marijne inspired the squad to maintain their drive and elevate their standards. He envisions their achievements motivating more young…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "How Sjoerd Marijne led India to their best Women’s Hockey World Cup finish in 52 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/how-sjoerd-marijne-led-india-to-their-best-womens-hockey-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:07:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Hockey India rewards women’s team with Rs 50 lakh after historic World Cup finish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hockey-india-rewards-womens-team-with-rs-50-lakh-after-historic-world",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:17:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}