Coach Michael Nobbs has questioned the commitment of the players.

Coach Michael Nobbs has questioned the commitment of the players.

                    Coach Michael Nobbs

"We have got some players out there just wanting to be Olympians whereas international hockey demands heart for a fight. There is nothing bigger than heart of a volunteer," said Nobbs after 2-5 defeat by Germany Friday.

"We did not play our natural game in the first half. They boys perhaps got overawed by the Dutch team instead of playing their game," Nobbs said at the post-match press conference. 

“We’ve got some players out there just wanting to be Olympians, but international hockey demands heart for a fight,” Nobbs said as India brace for their next game against Asian opponents South Korea on Sunday.

“The players need to make a decision whether they are satisfied just to be Olympians and return home, or are they willing to be tough and make that commitment for the team’s cause,” 

The coach said until and unless the players take up challenges, Indian hockey will continue to suffer.