India will shine at Champions Trophy: Raghunath
Bengaluru, May 10 (IANS) Veteran defender V.R. Raghunath believes that the Indian hockey team is poised to peak at the right time and will do well at the Champions Trophy next month. “Ever since the…
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Indian women beaten 0-5 by Britain in hockey series
Marlow, May 9 (IANS) The Indian women hockey team’s preparations for the Rio Olympics went for a toss as the Ritu Rani-led side succumbed to a 0-7 loss in the final match to surrender the…
PHF set to host Pakistan Hockey League
Lahore, May 9 (IANS) In a bid to encourage budding players, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) will hold the first Pakistan Hockey League (PHL) following the success of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Announcing this,…
Indian eves succumb to third consecutive loss against Britain
Marlow, May 7 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team’s preparations for the Rio Olympics hit a roadblock as the Ritu Rani-led side lost their third successive match of the five-match Test series 1-2 against Britain…
Rajya Sabha members seek Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Several members of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday sought Bharat Ratna for hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The issue was raised by Chandrapal Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party during…
Indian eves lose 0-2 to Great Britain in tour opener
Marlow, May 4 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team lost 0-2 in their opening encounter of the five-match Test series against Great Britain here on Tuesday night. The Indians started on a rapid pace, winning…
Doing well in Champions Trophy important: Sardar Singh
Bengaluru, May 3 (IANS) Ahead of the Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on June 10 in London, India men’s hockey team captain Sardar Singh has said doing well against top sides in the competition will…
Indian hockey team will be in top shape for Rio: Sreejesh
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) A confident goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh on Monday said the Indian hockey team will be in top shape at the Rio Olympics in August but cautioned that the opener against Ireland…
Indian hockey eves travel to England for Olympic preparatory tour
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey squad will leave for England on Sunday to face the hosts in a five-match series that will boost their Olympic preparations. The team led by centre-half…
Olympics: India clubbed with Germany in hockey Pool B
Rio de Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) India have been clubbed with Germany in Pool B of the Olympic men’s tournament which begins with a clash between the Netherlands and Argentina, the International Hockey Federation has…
Champions Trophy will help get best combination for Rio: Hockey coach
Bengaluru, April 26 (IANS) Indian hockey team’s chief coach Roelant Oltmans on Tuesday said the forthcoming Champions Trophy, Six Nations Tournament and friendlies against top sides will help get the right combination ahead of the…
Sardar praises Indian youngsters for Azlan Shah performance
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) India hockey captain Sardar Singh on Monday praised the youngsters in the national squad for their performance at the just-concluded Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh. The India team performed…
FIH plans hockey rejig with new global league from 2019
Lausanne, April 18 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced that a new annual global home-and-away league will be launched in 2019 which will replace Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Finals and Finals and…
India outclassed 0-4 by Australia in Azlan Shah Cup final
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 16 (IANS) India’s hockey team suffered a 0-4 drubbing in the final against reigning world champions Australia who captured their ninth Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title here on Saturday. Thomas Craig (25th…
India outclassed 0-4 by Australia in Azlan Shah Cup final
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 16 (IANS) India’s hockey team suffered a 0-4 drubbing in the final against reigning world champions Australia who captured their ninth Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title here on Saturday. Thomas Craig (25th…
India lose to Australia 0-4 in Azlan Shah Cup final
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 16 (IANS) India’s hockey team lost 0-4 to reigning world champions Australia in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final here on Saturday. Thomas Craig (25th and 35th minutes) scored…
India humiliate Malaysia 6-1 to enter Azlan Shah final
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 15 (IANS) India stormed into the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament with a 6-1 thrashing of a hapless Malaysia here on Friday. Ramandeep Singh (25th, 39th minutes) struck…
India face Malaysia to book final berth in Azlan Shah hockey
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 14 (IANS) An inconsistent Indian team would need to come up with their A-game as they take on Malaysia in a must win contest in their final league fixture of the 25th…
Hockey India to donate Rs.10 lakhs for Maharashtra drought relief
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday announced that it will donate Rs.10 lakhs to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis to offer a helping hand to the drought affected areas in the…
India edged 1-2 by New Zealand, drop to third spot in Azlan Shah Cup
Ipoh (Malaysia), April 13 (IANS) India’s hockey team lost 1-2 to New Zealand to slide to the third spot in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Wednesday. After a slow beginning, Kane Russel gave…