The players alleged that Oltmans ‘favoured a couple of players’ despite their poor form, which affected the morale of the team. It was the second time India had lost to Malaysia this year while the team was unable to beat Canada at last year’s Olympics as well. Chinese Zhang was the more aggressive player from the start, frequently rushing to net and stepping . ed if he committed a “major offense” during his first-round singles loss. Zambia claimed their first victory of the group phase of Africa’s World Cup qualifiers. Super Dan, whose played at a loopy dull pace all week to make it to his 7th finals, doesn’t win after all. The first session had to be stopped and restarted only after the next two hours. I have no regrets, have left a legacy for Indian hockey, says Roelant Oltmans. “I can only say that at least the area where I come from, not too many people are keen. Although the 25-year-old has not spoken publicly after failing to secure his desired move.