2017, A year of controversies for Indian sport
New Delhi, Dec 30 (CRICKETNMORE) - Cricket was not the only game in India which was embroiled in controversy in 2017. There were several others as well that had their fair share of colourful moments both on and off the
In their efforts to justify Oltmans' sacking, HI had alleged that the Dutchman had lost interest in the team after last year's Rio Olympics and that he had left the players confused with the changes he made in the team and tactics.
Oltmans, who had been handed a contract extension till the 2020 Olympics after the Rio Games, had angrily refuted those charges, pointing out that the tournaments following the 2016 Olympics were being used to find out the right combinations in the team.
HI also got into a tiff with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the game's world governing body following unseemly behaviour by Pakistani players after the Champions Trophy semi-final between the two subcontinental rivals.
Following India's defeat in that match, the Pakistani players had made obscene gestures towards Indian fans and media. The HI had complained to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) who decided to take no action after Pakistan coach Shahnaz Sheikh offered an apology.
