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Indian women's hockey team ready for HWL Round 2: Oltmans
New Delhi, March 3
Hockey India (HI) high
performance director Roelant Oltmans on Tuesday said the women's team is
ready to achive its target of finishing as the top two sides in the
Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 that starts from Saturday at the Major
Dhyan Chand National Stadium here.
"These girls are really eager
to learn and I can see the progress. We are aiming at getting amongst
the top two in order to clear for the next round," Oltmans said.
Centre-half
Ritu Rani-led side on Tuesday went through a steady dose of fitness
drills and training sessions to iron out their flaws.
"The
recently concluded Spain tour has really helped the girls in preparing
and improving and it is a good test to show the capacity of the girls.
The team is well in shape and ready for the challenge."
Under the
guidance of Oltmans, Indian women are brushing up their proficiency
ahead of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) tournament which
serves as a part of the qualifiers for the Olympics.
World No.13
India are the top ranked side in the event. In the first match, India
wil face Ghana. Top two teams will qualify to the Round 3.