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Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne Reappointed as Chief Coach of Indian Women’s Hockey Team
Sjoerd Marijne returns as chief coach with a strengthened support team focusing on fitness and analytics to prepare for March's Women's World Cup Qualifiers, Hockey India said.
- On Friday, Hockey India reappointed Sjoerd Marijne as chief coach of the Indian women's team, confirming the Dutchman's return to the national set-up.
- The team's recent turbulence prompted Harendra Singh's exit after players filed complaints, following poor results including relegation from the FIH Pro League and jeopardised World Cup qualification.
- Marijne's support team includes Matias Vila as analytical coach, Dr Wayne Lombard as Scientific Advisor & Head of Athletic Performance, and Rodet Yila and Ciara Yila as Scientific Advisors.
- Marijne will arrive in India on January 14 and the national camp begins on January 19 at SAI, Bengaluru; Hockey India thanked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Sports Authority of India for expediting the appointment.
- Drawing on past Olympic success, the focus was on fitness, which was key for Indian Women's historic fourth-place finish at Tokyo — `Emphasis has a been laid on fitness of the team which was one of the key reasons for Indian Women's historic performance in Tokyo.` — Tirkey.
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