BHUBANESWAR: India is a closed bankruptcy now for Roelant Oltmans however the legendary Dutch coach stated more than harm he used to be stunned by way of the best way he used to be unceremoniously shown the door by way of Hockey India, particularly after making an investment his time in the country for nearly five years.
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Oltmans got here to India as High Performance Director in 2013 and played an instrumental function in reviving Indian hockey ahead of taking on the position of fellows's staff's chief coach.
Oltmans' association with Indian hockey for nearly five years got here to an end in September closing year after he used to be sacked by way of the nationwide federation for lack of effects.
"I was not hurt (about the sudden sacking). That is part of our coaching job but I must admit I was surprised," the 64-year-old grasp tactician stated.
"There are certain moments people take decisions and you need to accept the decisions the way they are," stated Oltmans, who's here as the head coach of Malaysian staff taking part in the World Cup.
During his time as a High Performance Director in India, Oltmans bolstered the grassroot level but even so running with all of the nationwide teams, be it junior or senior, males or ladies.
He also worked with the home coaches, including current India chief coach Harendra Singh, and played a key function in restructuring the game in the country.
Some former avid gamers have even stated that Indian hockey is recently reaping benefits for Oltmans' labour.
"I worked here (in India) for 5 years with a lot of pleasure. I enjoyed my stay here. India has a rich hockey history and I am satisfied that I could contribute something to Indian hockey's rebirth," Oltmans stated.
"I am happy to see that Indian hockey in this period has grown. This is a new team with new group of people. I have worked with a lot of these players. I hope the best for India apart from one game (against his own team Malaysia if they face each other in knockout stages)."
Asked about India's podium probabilities at the World Cup, Oltmans stated: "I said it before that the winner of the World Cup will come from the top six teams of the world at the moment."
India are recently ranked 5th on this planet.
After the India sojourn, Oltmans used to be with Pakistan staff on a two-year contract but resigned slightly 4 months into the process.
After the Asian Games, Oltmans took over as Malaysia coach for a two-year tenure with an aim to assist the aspect qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Malaysia missed a golden chance to seal their Olympic berth after shedding to Japan in the ultimate at the Asian Games previous this year however the Dutchman stated that episode, which he used to be not a part of, is history now.
"Of course, it was a big disappointment but that is history now. We can't change history but we can change the future and that is what we will try here. The boys have talked about what went wrong there, but many things were right or else we won't be there in the final of the Asian Games," he stated.
Malaysia are placed in what can also be termed as pool of death at the ongoing World Cup alongside three former champion aspects -- Pakistan, Germany and Netherlands -- in Pool D.
"We have set very simple targets. First is to survive in this pool of death. That's the challenge and we take it as a challenge. How we survive, it doesn't matter. Then, we will reset our goals for the next phase," Oltmans stated.
He also feels that his knowledge about India and acquainted weather prerequisites will assist Malaysia in the World Cup.
"All the 16 teams are well prepared. Of course, it helps us that we are coming from Asia. We did not have to travel too much. We are used to weather conditions in this time of the year. But these are minor advantages because every team has prepared themselves to make sure they are the best and this is what World Cup is about," Oltmans signed off.
Schedule & Results | Points Table | Top Goal Scorers
Oltmans got here to India as High Performance Director in 2013 and played an instrumental function in reviving Indian hockey ahead of taking on the position of fellows's staff's chief coach.
Oltmans' association with Indian hockey for nearly five years got here to an end in September closing year after he used to be sacked by way of the nationwide federation for lack of effects.
"I was not hurt (about the sudden sacking). That is part of our coaching job but I must admit I was surprised," the 64-year-old grasp tactician stated.
"There are certain moments people take decisions and you need to accept the decisions the way they are," stated Oltmans, who's here as the head coach of Malaysian staff taking part in the World Cup.
During his time as a High Performance Director in India, Oltmans bolstered the grassroot level but even so running with all of the nationwide teams, be it junior or senior, males or ladies.
He also worked with the home coaches, including current India chief coach Harendra Singh, and played a key function in restructuring the game in the country.
Some former avid gamers have even stated that Indian hockey is recently reaping benefits for Oltmans' labour.
"I worked here (in India) for 5 years with a lot of pleasure. I enjoyed my stay here. India has a rich hockey history and I am satisfied that I could contribute something to Indian hockey's rebirth," Oltmans stated.
"I am happy to see that Indian hockey in this period has grown. This is a new team with new group of people. I have worked with a lot of these players. I hope the best for India apart from one game (against his own team Malaysia if they face each other in knockout stages)."
Asked about India's podium probabilities at the World Cup, Oltmans stated: "I said it before that the winner of the World Cup will come from the top six teams of the world at the moment."
India are recently ranked 5th on this planet.
After the India sojourn, Oltmans used to be with Pakistan staff on a two-year contract but resigned slightly 4 months into the process.
After the Asian Games, Oltmans took over as Malaysia coach for a two-year tenure with an aim to assist the aspect qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Malaysia missed a golden chance to seal their Olympic berth after shedding to Japan in the ultimate at the Asian Games previous this year however the Dutchman stated that episode, which he used to be not a part of, is history now.
"Of course, it was a big disappointment but that is history now. We can't change history but we can change the future and that is what we will try here. The boys have talked about what went wrong there, but many things were right or else we won't be there in the final of the Asian Games," he stated.
Malaysia are placed in what can also be termed as pool of death at the ongoing World Cup alongside three former champion aspects -- Pakistan, Germany and Netherlands -- in Pool D.
"We have set very simple targets. First is to survive in this pool of death. That's the challenge and we take it as a challenge. How we survive, it doesn't matter. Then, we will reset our goals for the next phase," Oltmans stated.
He also feels that his knowledge about India and acquainted weather prerequisites will assist Malaysia in the World Cup.
"All the 16 teams are well prepared. Of course, it helps us that we are coming from Asia. We did not have to travel too much. We are used to weather conditions in this time of the year. But these are minor advantages because every team has prepared themselves to make sure they are the best and this is what World Cup is about," Oltmans signed off.
Was surprised by sudden ouster as India coach: Roelant Oltmans
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