I have been sacked, says Hockey India coach Paul van Ass

July 20, 2015 16:45

Barely five months into the job, Indian hockey chief coach Paul van Ass has been sacked. The Hockey India disclosed no reason for removing the Dutchman.

Ass has said that he was verbally fired by Hockey India director Narendra Batra as he did not want him as the coach. Batra confirmed that Van Ass had not been officially sacked.

Current and former India players feel that Dutchman's absence could prove to be detrimental to their preparation for the 2016 Olympics.

Van Ass's future with the Indian team was in serious doubt after he failed to report on time for the national team's camp that began at the scenic Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Shilaroo, Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

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