Hockey World League Finals

India hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne says team will remain at No 6 unless they improve ball-intercepting skills

Hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne on Tuesday warned that India will always remain at number six in the world rankings if the players don't improve their ball-intercepting skills.

Roelant Oltmans sacked: As national coach exits, here's a look at his journey in Indian hockey

Here's a look at some of the major highlights of Oltmans' tryst with Indian hockey.

Roelant Oltmans sacked: Dutchman says he was prepared to face the axe from the day he took charge

"I was always prepared to be sacked," says Roelant Oltmans after Hockey Indian removed the legendary Dutchman despite a largely successful stint of four-and-a-half years.

Road to Rio: India to kickstart preparation for Olympics with Sultan Azlan Shah Cup opener vs Japan

The HWL medal is like a 'tonic' for Indian Hockey, says striker SV Sunil

India ace striker SV Sunil feels their win against defending champion Netherlands will work like a 'tonic' for Indian Hockey, but also added that team will have to work really hard to clinch a medal at Rio de Janeiro Olympics next year.