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Rio 2016 Women’s Hockey round-up : Maddie Hinch's heroics give Great Britain the gold medal
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 | hockey8 years ago Arjuna Award is a big motivation, say hockey stars Indian hockey team’s drag flick expert VR Raghunath and women’s team striker Rani were conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. The ceremony also saw Sylvanus Dung Dung being presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement award. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Major Dhyan Chand was an example of true sportsman spirit and patriotism: Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised hockey legend Dhyan Chand as an 'example of true sportsman spirit and patriotism'. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, the PM also lauded the Indian athletes for the efforts at the Olympics said that the country's 'daughters' made the nation proud. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 Women’s Hockey round-up : Netherlands and Great Britain reach final Defending champions Netherlands will play Great Britain in the women’s hockey final at the Rio Games after both sides emerged victorious in their respective semi-finals on Wednesday. The Dutch team's dream of winning a gold medal remains very much alive after defeating Germany in a shoot-out. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio Hockey Roundup | Argentina and Belgium to fight for gold as Germany’s reign end on day 11 Gonzalo Peillat scored a hat-trick as Argentina thrashed reigning champions Germany 5-2 to reach their first-ever Olympic final. Los Leones will now meet fellow final debutants Belgium, who defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in second semi-final. The Men’s medal matches will be played on August 18. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 Hockey roundup | Netherlands humiliate Australia; Epic fightback by Germany on day 9 Australia have struggled at the Rio Olympics, and their struggle came to a grinding halt when Netherlands thrashed them 4-0 in the quarterfinal. Meanwhile, defending champions Germany scored 3 goals in the last five minute to beat New Zealand 3-2 in a thrilling quarterfinal match in Rio. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 | Indian hockey team crashes out in quarterfinal Indian men’s hockey team’s hopes of securing a medal in hockey for the first time since 1980, ended on Sunday after Belgium defeated them 3-1 in the quarterfinals. Akashdeep Singh put India in front in the first quarter, but three second-half goals ended India’s run at the Rio Games. SportsCafe Desk |
