FIH Women’s Series Finals | Rani Rampal praises team's aggressive approach and scientific methods

India had a resounding victory over most of their opponents with their biggest margin being 11-0 against Fiji. The good form has been seen in their campaigns when they drew 1-1 with Spain earlier in the four-match series earlier this year and obviously, the 5-2 win over the hosts in the same series. And skipper Rampal has credited the aggressive game and high fitness levels for India’s recent achievements.

"Hockey has definitely changed and we have changed accordingly. The present day's hockey has a lot to do with your fitness levels. The teams which are giving due importance to fitness are doing better. In the last two years, India women's hockey team has worked very hard on fitness. The credit for the same goes to our scientific trainer Wayne Lombard,” said Rampal, reported Firstpost.

"He has been with us for two years and has worked on our strength and conditioning. He has advised us on diet, what diet one should take for recovery. He organized a systematic way of training. That for how many days should we train in a week, when to train. These things have helped the team a lot in the long run. Coach has always emphasized on playing aggressive hockey and fitness has helped us achieve that," added Rampal.