Hockey used to be so popular in those days. We were given a overwhelming welcome on return,' said Govinda.

'We could have won the final with more goals,' he said going back the memory lane.

Govinda is optimistic that the golden days of Indian hockey is just round the corner.

'They have taken the right step in appointing a foreign coach. Let us give him some time and I am sure he will produce results. We should not expect the team to do wonders in the next World Cup to be played here because we are not among the top teams. They will take time to come back to the top level. We should be patient.'