Both India sub-continental and world media rights are in offer and it is the former that is the most coveted due to the massive interest that the tournament generates. Oltmans’ future was thrown into doubt in July after India’s dismal performance at the Hockey World League. “It gives me great happiness because I was welcomed here with open arms by everyone at the club and the supporters right from my first day. The transfer-that-never-was has evoked echoes of two years ago when Manchester United and Real Madrid fell out over the sale of David De Gea to the Spanish club. The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday following a meeting to assess India’s performances in 2016 and 2017. Stewart also said that despite the sport’s push into Asia, it would take at least a generation before drivers from the continent would be challenging for the championship. ans to have dinner one evening, and how the crowd-friendly Olympic champion has promised to have dinner with them. Semifinals coincide with their league game against St Johnstone, and there’s much talk about an annual race for every club’s mascots. Karolina Pliskova said that while she may appear stone-faced on the court there are plenty of emotions running through her veins. Tell him to gain strength but not at the cost of his footwork,” says Chris Pang of Malaysia.