Question: Who is the coach of Indian Hockey team?
(a) Roelant Oltmans
(b) Dhanraj Pillai
(c) Balbir Singh
(d) Vikas Dahiya
Ans: (a)
- Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel approved appointment of foreign coaches and support staff in discipline of athletics on 6th April, 2017.
- The decision was taken with a view to provide best possible help and support, sports infrastructure and equipments to athletes in their training for preparation and participation in international competitions.
- Appointments of foreign coaches and support staff have been made up to 2020 Olympics and they will be subject to performance review annually.
- These appointments have been recommended by the Foreign Coach Selection committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Sports.
- Following are the appointments approved:
| S.No | Coach/ Masseur/ Masseuse | Event |
| 1 | Mr. Dave Smith, Australia | Race Walking |
| 2 | Ms. Galina P. Bukharina, USA | 400 M & 400M Relay |
| 3 | Mr. Dmitry Kislev, Russia | Masseur |
| 4 | Ms. Elmira Kisleva, Russia | Masseuse |
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160604