New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Sjoerd Marijne will take over as the head coach of the Indian women's hockey team for the second time after the Dutchman was appointed by Hockey India on Friday. It was under Marijne that the Indian women's hockey team secured a historic fourth-place finish at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics - their only second appearance in more than 36 years.

Matias Vila, who represented Argentina in two Olympics - 2000 (Sydney) and 2004 (Athens), will serve as an analytical coach to Marijne. Vila has been involved in coaching over the past two decades. Along with Marijne, Scientific Advisor and Head of Athletic Performance, Dr Wayne Lombard is also making a return to India.

He will be supported by Rodet Yila and Ciara Yila, both in the r...