India have roped in Dutch legend Taeke Taekema to work with the national women’s hockey team dragflickers on a short-term basis till the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Taekema conducted a seven-day camp from February 10 to 16 ahead of India’s FIH Pro League campaign in Bhubaneswar last month, where the hosts competed against England, Germany, Netherlands, and Spain. The camp was attended by Deepika, Manisha Chauhan, Sonam, and Annu, along with a few junior players. The focus of the camp was on honing technical skills and improving drag-flick accuracy.