Govers joins camp to help Indian strikes prepare for Olympic Qualifiers

The former Australian forward Kieran Govers has joined the national camp here to help the Indian men's hockey team strikers prepare for the 2020 Olympic Qualifiers.

Govers, who was a part of the Australian team that won the Men's World Cup in 2010 and 2014, arrived in Bengaluru on Monday for a eight-day special camp for strikers at the Sports Authority of India here.

"I am truly excited to return to India. I have some really fond memories of playing in this hockey-crazy country," said Govers.

"I have been following the Indian team's progress very closely and I believe they have great potential. In the next few days I will be working with the forwards to see how we can improve their efficiency inside the circle and when the opponents' marking is tight how can we convert."