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newshockey11 days ago

Hockey India announces squad for 3 Nations Invitational Tournament and World League Semi Final

Hockey India, today, named the Indian team to take part in the 3 Nations Invitational Tournament in Dusseldorf, beginning on June 1 followed by the Men’s Hockey World League Semi Final London starting June 15. The 18-member team will play two matches each against hosts Germany and Belgium.

newshockeya month ago

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2017| Indian men overcome Kiwis with ease

India had squandered their lead against the Great Britain yesterday, but today they kept the New Zealand side at bay in some style. India took a 2-0 lead by half-time and romped home to a 3-0 victory over the Kiwis thanks to goals from Mandeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh.

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newshockey2 months ago

Aim is to finish in top spot: Rani

After gaining confidence from a scintillating 5-0 whitewash in the Series against Belarus earlier this month, the Indian Senior Women's team led by striker Rani departed for West Vancouver in the early hours of Thursday morning to take part in the World League Round 2 starting on 1 April 2017.

newshockey3 months ago

Kalinga Lancers crowned the champions of Hockey India League

Moritz Fuerste led from the front as Kalinga Lancers ended Dabang Mumbai’s dreams of lifting the coveted trophy in their first-ever final appearance. Fuerste scored twice (30’ and 59’) while Glenn Turner struck once in the 18th minute to help Lancers win their first ever Hockey India League title.

newshockey4 months ago

Hockey India ask Pak federation to submit an unconditional apology

Hockey India have clarified that unless the Pakistan body submit a written apology for their players’ unprofessional behavior at the 2014 CT, India won’t play any bilateral series with them. But the board clarified that the late visa applications were the reason for Pakistan missing the Junior WC.

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newshockey4 months ago

Sreejesh credits team for Padma Shri recognition

Indian hockey captain PR Sreejesh has credited the team for his Padma Shri nomination. The ace goalkeeper said the honour would not have come his way but for teamwork that formed the bedrock of Indian hockey’s success in recent years.

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newshockey4 months ago

India punished us for not apologizing for 2014 Champions Trophy incident: Pak Hockey Chief

PHF chief Shahbaz Ahmad has claimed that they were barred from taking part in the Junior World Cup because India are still looking for an apology for the 2014 Champions Trophy incident. In 2014, Pakistani players had taken off their shirts and made obscene gestures after beating India in the semis.

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newshockey4 months ago

Sardar Singh hopes Punjab can retain HIL title

Punjab skipper Sardar Singh believes that the HIL defending champions, Punjab Warriors, can lift the trophy once again and he can personally give his best performance in the league. The 30-year-old has also said that the league is a great platform for youngsters to learn from the best in the sport.

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newshockey4 months ago

Stage is set for the fifth edition of Coal India HIL

Having gained the reputation of being the best professional league in the world since its launch in 2013, the fifth edition of the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) is set to enthrall hockey buffs once again as it gets underway at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium in Mumbai on 21 January.

newshockey4 months ago

Christopher Ruhr expects tough Indian challenge at the Olympics and World Cup

Christopher Ruhr has claimed that he expects India to compete with all the big guns for the major trophies soon based on their performances in the last few years. Ranchi Rays captain, Ashley Jackson, too gave his views on Indian hockey and paid a special tribute to MS Dhoni as well.

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