However, Hockey India termed these achievements ‘more incidental than deliberate. va after reaching the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Sofia Kenin of the United States. Of Formula One’s 20 races, seven are in the Middle East and Asia. Oltmans’ future was thrown into doubt in July after India’s dismal performance at the Hockey World League. Oltmans is the 23nd coach to be sacked by India’s hockey federation in the last 23 years. “From our point of view, we have to focus on sticking to the plan, staying calm. Pliskova won the next three games to close out the set. He did not share a cordial relationship with Oltmans. India can be a strong contender in World cup and Asian Gamesbut you need to give enough time and free hand to the coach,” he said. “We have good attacking players but we need someone in the middle of the park who can spray the passes, switch the play quickly and play at a tempo that Gareth likes.