The Men's Hockey World cup in Odisha has been quite the spectacle. However, record-four-time world champions Pakistan are not even participating in the event. The once-great hockey nation has in fact been in decline over the past few years. and also failed to qualify for the last two Olympics. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh deo spoke to Pakistan Head Coach Siegfried Aikman on their fall from grace and the road ahead.

WION Exclusive: What ails Pakistan hockey?

With the COVID-19 pandemic restricting athletes and coaches to work indoors, professional sportspersons and support staff have taken this opportunity to reflect on their tactics and other various aspects of their respective sports.

Exclusive: 'Can see India finishing on podium in Tokyo Olympics' - Siegfried Aikman discusses hockey post-lockdown, postponement of 2020 Games and more

Siegfried Aikman led the Japan men's hockey team to a historic gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and was on the last leg of preparing the team for the home Olympics in Tokyo before the coronavirus pandemic wiped out the global sporting calendar. The dutchman opens up on the measures japan is taking to curb the spread of the virus, the cost of postponing the games, and whether japan will risk the health and safety of all concerned if a vaccine is not found before the 2021 Olympics.

WION Exclusive conversation with Japan hockey coach Siegfried Aikman