In a dramatic development, Hockey India has given Roelant Oltmans the marching orders. The 63-year-old Dutchman had been in the role of the head coach with the Indian men's hockey team. Australian David John who is currently the high performance director of the team will take charge as the interim coach.
The Indian team has had lukewarm performances at the international level in 2017 especially when compared to the progress made in 2016. It seems obvious that the sacking has happened because of the apparent under-performance.  
Hockey India issued a press release which read, "Key decisions taken included Chief Coach Roelant Oltmans to step down. While Roelant Oltmans role as Chief Coach in improving the teams' overall fitness and cohesiveness has been appreciated, the results are what matter and the performance of the team has not been consistent or up to the desired levels."

In a dramatic development, Hockey India has given Roelant Oltmans the marching orders. The 63-year-old Dutchman had been in the role of the head coach with the Indian men's hockey team. Australian David John who is currently the high performance director of the team will take charge as the interim coach.
The Indian team has had lukewarm performances at the international level in 2017 especially when compared to the progress made in 2016. It seems obvious that the sacking has happened because of the apparent under-performance.  
Hockey India issued a press release which read, "Key decisions taken included Chief Coach Roelant Oltmans to step down. While Roelant Oltmans role as Chief Coach in improving the teams' overall fitness and cohesiveness has been appreciated, the results are what matter and the performance of the team has not been consistent or up to the desired levels."