This made the score 28-25 in Gujarat’s favour and soon, the Steelers got past their opponents. Hockey India’s high performance director David John, primarily a fitness coach, has been handed over the reins till a new coach is identified. 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. John will take charge of the men’s team as interim coach after Hockey India today sacked Oltmans despite a largely successful four-and-half-years stint in India. It’s not a particularly adored venue by badminton fans owing to its inaccessibility, and inability of the capital to fill up the stadium. Oltmans is credited with bringing stability to the team that looked disjointed. at the removal of the Dutchman and said the “changing and chopping policy” will not do any good to the Indian team. eep Narwal shines as Patna Pirates thrash Gujarat Fortunegiants to win third consecutive Pro Kabaddi titlePardeep Narwal’s heroics power Patna Pirates to third consecutive Pro Kabaddi titleGujarat Fortunegiants’ seven-match unbeaten run in Pro Kabaddi 2017 was snapped by Haryana Steelers on Saturday. The first session had to be stopped and restarted only after the next two hours. It is welcome victory for UP Yoddha who were playing their second match since a disastrous home leg.