India, Jan. 2 -- Sjoerd Marijne is back. Hockey India confirmed on Friday the appointment of the Dutchman as the chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team. Marijne returns to the role after leading India to an impressive show at the Tokyo Olympics, where the women's team finished in fourth place in only their second appearance at the quadrennial event in more than 36 years. Marijne will be assisted by Matias Vila as the analytical coach.

It is worth mentioning that Vila is a former Argentine midfielder who debuted in 1997. He went on to compete in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics. He has been involved in coaching for over two decades.

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