Former exercise physiologist of the senior national men's team David John of Australia was on Tuesday officially appointed as the High Performance Director of Indian hockey. John, whose appointment was officially confirmed by Hockey India, will take over the charge of High Performance Director from Roelant Oltmans, who has been relieved from the post after being named as the chief coach of the Indian men's hockey team till 2020 Tokyo Olympics. John has previously worked with the senior national men's team as an exercise physiologist and scientific advisor prior to 2012 London Olympics. Speaking about John's appointment, Hockey India secretary general Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad said: "We welcome David's (John) inclusion into a role that has over the years become one of great importance for Hockey India. A High Performance Director's role is one that is not just demanding in the present but also has to include a vision for the future.

Source: dna November 29, 2016 07:12 UTC