Oltmans starts training Punjab youngsters.

LAHORE -- Former Pakistan hockey coach Roelant Oltmans has begun coaching 60 youngsters from Punjab under a joint venture of the Sports Board Punjab with the Zaheer Hockey Academy.

The Dutchman, who had two stints at the helm of the Pakistan team, is not charging any fee for the programme and will also meet Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Asif Bajwa during his time in the country.

Oltmans, who guided Netherlands to the World Cup title in 1998, will continue coaching the players till June 28 and later local coaches would work on them.

Last month, Pakistan failed to secure...

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