Those results, coupled with the team’s inability to beat the top nations, made Oltmans’ position untenable, according to Hockey India. When he took over as the chief coach in August 2015, Oltmans insisted he could succeed where none of his predecessors had. John’s appointment as the high performance director earlier this year created two power centres. Foreign coach, equipped with experience, can do wonders provided given a long tenure,” said the coach who is a consultant with Ukraine women hockey team. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1. I think we’re leading up to that right now,” Stewart, who was world champion in 1969, 1971 and 1973, told Reuters in an interview ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. If you put me out in the parking lot of Queens in New York City, I’m happy to play there. The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday following a meeting to assess India’s performances in 2016 and 2017. Shivani Naik answers these questions as she captures the sights and sounds from the badminton fandom at Glasgow. There is also rest of the world media rights on offer includes key international markets like the Middle East, Africa, Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand.