Arul: We must adapt to modern game to keep up with top hockey nations

New ball game: Australia’s Flynn Andrew Ogilvie diving to steal the ball from Belgium’s Arthur Van Doren in the Olympic men’s hockey final in Tokyo. Malaysia coach A. Arulselvaraj watched and analysed many of the matches, and knows the demands of the modern game. — AP

PETALING JAYA: Hockey has evolved over time as shown during the Tokyo Olympics.

It is not just about having an array of skills and tactics as the game now emphasises more on sports science, particularly strength and fitness.