Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Marijne Reappointed as Indian Women's Hockey Coach
Sjoerd Marijne, a coach from the Netherlands, is back to lead the Indian women's hockey team.
He was the coach before and helped the team reach the top 10 in the world.
This time, he will be supported by Matias Vila, who will help with analysis, and Dr. Wayne Lombard, who will help with fitness.
They all want to help the team do well in big games.
Marijne's first big challenge will be the Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad.
The coaching camp starts on January 19 in Bengaluru.
Marijne is excited to return and support the team's growth and potential.
Sjoerd Marijne appointed as head coach of Indian Women's Hockey Team for the second time.
Under Marijne's previous coaching, the team achieved a historic fourth-place finish at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Matias Vila, an experienced coach, will serve as an analytical coach to Marijne.
Dr. Wayne Lombard and Rodet and Ciara Yila will support Marijne in scientific advisory roles.
Marijne expressed his excitement to return and support the team's growth and potential.
- Who
- Sjoerd Marijne, Matias Vila, Dr. Wayne Lombard, Rodet Yila, Ciara Yila
- What
- Sjoerd Marijne appointed as head coach of Indian Women's Hockey Team
- When
- Appointed on Friday (specific date not mentioned), Coaching camp begins January 19, Marijne arrives January 14
- Where
- India, Hyderabad, Telangana, SAI, Bengaluru
- Why
- To support the team's growth and help players achieve their full potential
Harendra Singh
Players and Sports Ministry
Harendra Singh's Departure
Harendra Singh
Resigned due to personal reasons
Players and Sports Ministry
Departure came after players complained about his behavior and poor results
- Coach
- Sjoerd Marijne
- Team
- Indian Women's Hockey Team
- Previous Role
- Head Coach (2017-2021)
- Analytical Coach
- Matias Vila
- Scientific Advisor and Head of Athletic Performance
- Dr. Wayne Lombard
- Scientific Advisors
- Rodet Yila, Ciara Yila
- Notable Achievement
- Historic fourth-place finish at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
- Upcoming Challenge
- Women's World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 8 to 14
- Coaching Camp Start Date
- January 19, SAI, Bengaluru
Sources
Sjoerd Marijne returns to Indian hockey; Dutchman takes charge of women's team for second time
Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne named chief coach of Indian women’s hockey team
Hockey: Sjoerd Marijne, who guided India to historic fourth place at Tokyo Olympics, returns as women’s team chief coach
Sjoerd Marijne returns as India women's hockey coach
Marijne returns as chief coach of embattled Indian women’s hockey team
Sjoerd Marijne reappointed chief coach of Indian women’s hockey team - Telegraph India
Hockey: As Sjoerd Marijne returns to take over Indian women’s team in disarray, a serious challenge awaits with World Cup qualification looming
Sjoerd Marijne returns as chief coach of Indian women’s hockey team
Sjoerd Marijne, architect of Tokyo Olympics success, reappointed coach of Indian women’s hockey team
