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  Pro League doors open, India make hockey strong: FIH CEO

  December 04, 2017 10:58 IST

  The FIH assurance comes despite India pulling out of the event initially.

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  HWL final: Inconsistent India eye improved show against Germany

  December 03, 2017 16:38 IST

  With one draw and one loss, India is currently at the bottom in Pool B with one point. The pool is being led by the Germans who have four points from one win and a draw.

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  India hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne rues lack of consistency

  December 02, 2017 22:34 IST

  The coach said that the players first need to find out what went wrong and then address those loopholes.

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  Hockey World League final: England defeat India 3-2 in second Pool B match

  December 02, 2017 21:54 IST

  The Indians were nowhere near to the level that they displayed in their first match against Australia.

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  HWL Final: I'm happy but not satisfied, says India coach Marijne

  December 02, 2017 14:59 IST

  India held world champions and title holders Australia to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the Hockey World League Final and chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said he was happy but not "satisfied" with the team's overall performance.

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  Hockey World League final: Impressive but misfiring India hold Australia 1-1

  December 01, 2017 21:42 IST

  Playing in front a partisan crowd at the floodlit Kalinga Stadium, India by far were the better side on display and outplayed Australia in terms of ball possession.

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  After Asia Cup victory, India eye success at world stage in HWL Final

  November 30, 2017 16:04 IST

  The HWL final will be the first real test for India's new chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who took over just two months ago from the legendary Roelant Oltmans.

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  Hockey World League final: Defence is my top priority, says dragflicker Rupinder Pal Singh

  November 29, 2017 15:18 IST

  Rupinder said the two matches against Argentina and England has put the team in competition-mode.

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  India men's hockey team to face Pakistan in opening match of CWG 2018

  November 28, 2017 11:38 IST

  Asian champions India are placed in a relatively easy but tricky Pool B alongside Pakistan, the last edition's bronze medallists England, Malaysia and Wales.

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  India to face England in 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup opener

  November 26, 2017 18:42 IST

  Besides England, other participating nations in India's pool are world no. 7 USA and minnows Ireland.

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  Hockey India names 33 players for women's national camp

  November 25, 2017 16:26 IST

  The women's team recently created history by winning the Asia Cup 2017 after beating China in the final.

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  Indian hockey squad trains at Bhubaneswar ahead of HWL Final

  November 24, 2017 12:51 IST

  The team went through the paces under the watchful eyes of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne as it started its preparations for the eight-nation tournament, starting on December 1 in Bhubaneswar.

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  The focus is to get intensity higher, says chief coach Sjoerd Marijne

  November 23, 2017 18:18 IST

  While preparing for the Hockey World League Final, the Indian team will play practice matches against Olympic Gold medallists Argentina on November 27 and England on November 28 respectively.

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  There will be pressure on India in HWL Final, admits Birendra Lakra

  November 21, 2017 17:39 IST

  Besides Lakra, two other Indian players, Dipsan Tirkey and Amit Rohidas will also get a chance to play before their home crowd in the HWL Final.

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  Rupinder Singh eager to start 2nd innings after injury lay-off

  November 17, 2017 14:03 IST

  Rupinder's inclusion in the HWL Final squad will add sheen to India's already potent penalty corner area which also has the likes of Harmanpreet, Varun Kumar and Amit Rohidas.

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  Sardar Singh dropped; Rupinder Singh, Birendra Lakra return for HWL Final

  November 17, 2017 14:06 IST

  In the Asia Cup, Sardar Singh shunned his playmaker role in the midfield for young skipper Manpreet Singh and played as the 'free defender'

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  Need to improve fitness, penalty corner conversion, says Rani Rampal

  November 11, 2017 18:50 IST

  The Rampal-led side won the Asia Cup edging past China 5-4 in a tense shootout in the final which ensured India a qualification in the 2018 hockey World Cup.

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  Sports Minister Rathore says Savita Punia will get all help from government

  November 08, 2017 20:33 IST

  Savita played a crucial role in India's title triumph in the recent Women's Asia Cup and secure a berth in next year's World Cup, pulling off the final winning save to deny higher-ranked China.

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  We will remain at No.6 unless we don't improve on interception skills: Sjoerd Marijne

  November 07, 2017 18:26 IST

  The coach, who replaced sacked Roelant Oltmans, further emphasised that the Indian team needs to work on consistency.

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  Savita Punia, India women's hockey Asia Cup hero, still awaits 'promised' government job

  November 07, 2017 17:40 IST

  Savita produced a stunning save in a tense shootout in the thrilling final against China to help India win the Asia Cup women's hockey title.

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  India women hockey team ranked 10th in world after Asia Cup triumph

  November 06, 2017 20:34 IST

  The chart is being led by European champions Netherlands, who have maintained their top position, and are followed by England and Pan American Cup champions Argentina.

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  Happy to qualify for World Cup on merit, says captain Rani

  November 05, 2017 21:13 IST

  Rani added that the win in Asia Cup final has boosted the team's confidence ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.

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  President, VP Naidu, PM Modi hail women hockey team's Asia Cup win

  November 05, 2017 20:56 IST

  Indian Women’s hockey team created history as they beat China in a tense shootout to lift Asia Cup title after 13 years and qualify for next year’s World Cup as Continental Champions.

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  India beat China to lift Women's Asia Cup hockey

  November 05, 2017 19:50 IST

  Courtesy this win, India have booked their ticket to the FIH World Cup in 2018 which will be held in London.

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  Women's Asia Cup Hockey final: India ready for final battle against China

  November 05, 2017 16:22 IST

  With a 4-2 victory over hosts Japan in the semifinal yesterday, India would be high on confidence, especially having thrashed World No.8 China 4-1 in the pool stage.

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  Hockey India names 35 players for national coaching camp

  November 04, 2017 15:07 IST

  The 35-member core group that includes the 18-member Asia Cup squad as well as players who were part of the India A team that participated in the Australian Hockey League.

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  Women's Asia Cup hockey: India pip Japan 4-2 to reach finals

  November 03, 2017 17:49 IST

  The Indian eves rode on a brace from Gurjit Kaur and field goals from Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami to advance to a fourth Asia Cup final.

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  Women's Asia Cup Hockey: India to face Japan in semi-finals

  November 02, 2017 21:53 IST

  Earlier in the day, India's Gurjit Kaur scored a hattrick while Navneet Kaur and Deep Grace score a double in India's stunning quarterfinal victory against Kazakhstan.