Exercise physiologist John set to arrive today

After almost a week-long delay, Indian hockey team exercise physiologist David John will touch base here on Monday morning to join the probables who have been part of the national camp since July 1.

“His visa issues have been sorted out,” said coach Michael Nobbs during a training session at MEG on Sunday. “He will reach here on Monday morning and from Tuesday, we will start off with the job of analysing how fit the players are.”

“I’ve been waiting for him for a while now and his arrival should iron out many things. Hockey India selectors are also scheduled to visit SAI this week and conduct selection trials, following which the number of probables will be trimmed to 48. This will help us spend more time with the players.”

Meanwhile, heeding Nobbs’ request on educating the players at the camp on the perils of drug usage, SAI will conduct a seminar at its campus on Monday. “It’s really nice that the players will be given a talk on dope tomorrow.

“As I had said the other day, with the entire nation focussing on the doping menace, this is the right time to address the issue,” added the Australian.