Harendra Singh is known to be an emotional character both on and off the hockey field. But his latest decision is purely based on practicality, for a change. The renowned Indian hockey coach, who was let go recently, has decided to switch loyalties to football. Harendra wants to transfer his hockey coaching talent to the football field by undertaking a D licence coaching course.

Talking about his switch to football, Harendra Singh said: "I have spoken to Delhi Football chief Shaji Prabhakaran about undertaking a D Licence course and he has given me the nod. It's a week-long course and I plan to take it up soon. Only yesterday, I got released from Sports Authority of India and now I will go back to my employers Air India in a day or two to get back my posting.