Hockey camps get extension after men's team tour of Netherlands called off due to COVID-19
FirstpostThe Indian men’s team was scheduled to tour Netherlands for practice matches but the proposal was shelved on the recommendation of coaches and SAI officials because of the health crisis. New Delhi: The ongoing camps of the Indian men and women hockey probables at the Sports Authority of India campus in Bengaluru have been extended after a proposed tour of Netherlands had to be put off due to travel restrictions in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The men’s team camp has been extended till 28 September while the women’s camp will be till 12 December,” a SAI official told PTI. “The men’s team wanted to tour Netherlands for a few practice matches but the idea was put off on the recommendation of health experts and chief coaches because of the risk associated with travelling.