Important to peak at right time: Oltmans

Raipur, November 25

India’s chief coach Roelant Oltmans says the team is ready for Friday’s opener against Argentina and peaking at the right time will be crucial in the Hockey World League Final.

Oltmans spoke after the home team finished its first practice session ahead of the tournament beginning on Friday. The hosts go into the tournament after losing the Test series against Australia.

“We are taking one match at a time. The India-Australia series is over and now it’s the past. We have moved on from there and now all our efforts are focused on giving a good performance at the World League Final. The good news is that all our players are fit and there is no injury in the team, which just gives us a lot of confidence ahead of our first encounter.” — PTI

Women hold Argentina

Buenos Aires: The Indian women’s hockey team drew 2-2 against Argentina in its second match of the tour to the South American nation here. “It was an important match as we were playing against one of the leading international teams. The girls played very well, played a very defensive style of game that relied on counter-attacks,” India coach Neil Hawgood said. — PTI