With a dream in his eyes and a hockey stick in his hand, Prince Chaurasia, 21, is all set to board his maiden flight to Germany where he will train with Bundesliga club Grossflottbeker in Hamburg for two months. Chaurasia, a carpenter's son from Colaba, who plies his trade for Union Bank of India in the Mumbai Hockey Association's Super League, earned the opportunity, courtesy the Walmiki brothers — Devindar and Yuvraj — who recommended his name to train at the same club they regularly play.

Learning new techniques
"We informed the Grossflottbeker coach that an Indian player should be allowed to travel with us. In that way, they will learn the German style of play as well as the latest techniques in fitness and diet. The coach liked our plan and approved it," India midfielder Devindar told mid-day yesterday. Prince, who captained the Mumbai U-19 team, is eager to make the most of the opportunity.