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  We learnt lessons in Azlan Shah Cup, says coach Van Ass

  April 12, 2015 22:32 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): For Paul van Ass, the third-place finish in his maiden assignment as India's new hockey chief coach was undoubtedly a creditable performance and the Dutchman on Sunday said that he has managed to

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  New Zealand stop Oz juggernaut to win 2nd Azlan Shah title

  April 12, 2015 20:43 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): A gritty New Zealand surprised world champions Australia 3-1 in the penalty shoot-out in a keenly-contested summit clash to claim their second Azlan Shah Cup hockey title here on Sunday.Goalkeeper Devon Manchester starred

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  Azlan Shah Cup: Spirited India beat Korea in shoot-out to finish third

  April 12, 2015 21:52 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): India produced a spirited performance to beat Korea 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2 at regulation time, to finish a creditable third in the 24th Sultan

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  Hockey midfielder Dharamvir reaches 100-international cap milestone

  April 12, 2015 17:29 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Indian midfielder Dharamvir Singh has achieved the distinction of playing his 100th international hockey match for his country.He achieved the milestone during India's 4-2 win against Australia in a Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

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  The win showed we can play hockey: coach Van Ass

  April 11, 2015 21:04 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): The 4-2 win over world champions Australia in the Azlan Shah Cup here was India's new chief coach Paul van Ass' first big win since taking over the charge a month back and

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  Azlan Shah Cup: NZ draw with Korea to set up title clash against Australia

  April 11, 2015 21:01 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): New Zealand on Saturday eked out a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Korea to seal their place in the final of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, while hosts Malaysia beat a

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  India stun world champions Australia in Azlan Shah Cup

  April 11, 2015 16:24 IST

  Ipoh, Malaysia: Young striker Nikkin Thimmaiah scored a hat-trick as India produced their best performance of the tournament to stun world champions and title holders Australia 4-2 on Saturday and secure a place in the

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  Coach gives special attention to PCs ahead of tie against Aus

  April 10, 2015 16:42 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Aware that India will not get too many scoring chances against world champions Australia in Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here on Saturday, chief coach Paul van Ass on Friday emphasized on penalty

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  Azlan Shah Cup: Aus book final berth, Korea beat Malaysia to keep hopes alive

  April 10, 2015 11:15 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): World champion Australia's title defence continued in the right earnest as they defeated Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand 3-1 to register their fourth straight win, while Korea beat hosts Malaysia 3-2 to stay in

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  Misfiring India post first win in Azlan Shah, beat Canada

  April 09, 2015 16:52 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Already out of the summit clash, a misfiring India had to toil hard to get the better of a lowly Canada 5-3 and register their first win in the ongoing 24th Sultan Azlan

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  Walsh took Indian Hockey to a very good place, says Hawgood

  April 09, 2015 16:23 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Hinting that Australian Terry Walsh's unceremonious ouster was a step in the backward direction, former Indian women's team chief coach Neil Hawgood feels his compatriot took national men's side to a "very good

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  Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India concede late goal against Malaysia, out of title race

  April 08, 2015 21:04 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): India yet again paid the price of some sloppy defending and conceded a late goal to lose 2-3 to lower-ranked Malaysia and crash out of the title race of the 24th Sultan Azlan

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  Hockey star Saba Anjum receives Padma Shri

  April 08, 2015 19:18 IST

  New Delhi: Former Indian women's hockey team captain Saba Anjum received the country's fourth highest civilian honour -- the Padma Shri -- from President Pranab Mukherjee during a glittering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on

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  'India among top five fittest teams in current world hockey'

  April 08, 2015 11:02 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Fitness is key to any team's success in fast-paced modern-day hockey and the Indian men's national team can be rated among the top five fittest sides in the world currently, said the country's

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  Azlan Shah Cup: Demoralised India look to bounce back against Malaysia

  April 07, 2015 14:37 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Still winless after two outings, a demoralised India would be desperate to get their Azlan Shah Cup hockey campaign back on track with a positive result against a spirited Malaysia in their third

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  Pakistan Hockey Federation turns down Hockey India's offer

  April 07, 2015 9:09 IST

  Karachi: The cash-strapped Pakistan Hockey Federation has turned down Hockey India's offer for financial aid after it evoked strong reactions from a cabinet minister and former players."We cannot accept this offer from Hockey India despite

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  Azlan Shah Cup: India concede late goal to lose 1-2 to New Zealand

  April 06, 2015 23:39 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): Sloppy defending cost India dearly as they conceded a late goal to go down 1-2 against a higher-ranked New Zealand in their second league match of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey

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  Azlan Shah Cup: Raghunath salvage 2-2 draw for India against Korea

  April 05, 2015 19:10 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): India today drew 2-2 with Korea to make a satisfactory start to their campaign in the 24th Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here, in what was Dutchman Paul van Ass' first match as

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  Indian hockey team seeks fresh start under new coach

  April 04, 2015 19:39 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia): The Indian men's hockey team will seek a fresh beginning under new coach Paul van Ass as the six-nation 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup starts at the Azlan Shah Stadium here on Sunday.India

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  South Korea are tough opponents, says Sreejesh

  March 31, 2015 20:00 IST

  New Delhi: Indian hockey team vice-captain P.R. Sreejesh on Tuesday said their first opponent in the forthcoming 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup South Korea will be a hard nut to crack even if they have

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  India field full strength team for Azlan Shah Cup

  March 25, 2015 13:11 IST

  New Delhi: Ace midfielder Sardar Singh will lead a full strength Indian men's hockey team in the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 5 to 12.The Azlan Shah

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  Honour Dhyan Chand with 'Bharat Ratna': MPs ask Govt

  March 17, 2015 14:17 IST

    New Delhi: Demands for conferring the nation's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna on hockey legend Dhyan Chand and BSP founder Kanshi Ram were today raised in the Rajya Sabha.     Raising the issue during Zero

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  Indian women beat Poland to win Hockey World League Round 2

  March 16, 2015 20:04 IST

  New Delhi: Putting up a dominating show, India scored in three of the four quarters to outplay Poland 3-1 in the final and clinch the FIH Hockey World League Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chan

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  India's new hockey coach Paul van Ass takes charge

  March 16, 2015 19:36 IST

  New Delhi: The Netherlands' Paul van Ass on Monday resumed duties as Indian men's hockey team's chief coach as the eight-time Olympic champions underwent their first practice session under the Dutchman at the Major Dhyan

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  PM Modi congratulates Indian Women's Hockey team

  March 16, 2015 11:51 IST

  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women's hockey on winning the Hockey World League (HWL) Round 2 championship."Congratulations to the women's hockey team. The entire nation is proud of them,"

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  India beat Poland 3-1 to win Hockey World League final

  March 15, 2015 22:54 IST

  New Delhi: Putting up a dominating show, India scored in three of the four quarters to outplay Poland 3-1 in the final and clinch the FIH World Hockey League Round 2 at Major Dhyan Chan

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  Hockey World League: India blank Thailand 6-0 to top group

  March 10, 2015 23:38 IST

  New Delhi: India thrashed Thailand 6-0 to top Pool A and enter the quarterfinals of Women's Hockey World League Round 2 here today.Jaspreet Kaur (38 min, 60 min) and Rani Rani (40, 60) scored two

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  Indian coach best option for team: Dhanraj Pillay

  March 09, 2015 14:03 IST

  New Delhi: Unhappy that a Dutch has been made the new chief coach for the men's national team, legendary hockey player Dhanraj Pillay said an Indian would have been the best option for the post.In