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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

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  Indian women maul Ghana 13-0 in FIH Hockey World League Round 2

  March 08, 2015 7:31 IST

  New Delhi: Vandana Katariya scored four goals as India mauled a hapless Ghana 13-0 to begin their campaign in the FIH Women's Hockey World League Round 2 in style at the Major Dhyan Chand National

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  Ranchi Rays beat Punjab Warriors to emerge Hockey India League champions

  February 23, 2015 7:06 IST

  New Delhi:  Ranchi Rays won the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) title defeating Jaypee Punjab Warriors 3-2 via a penalty shootout in the final at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Sunday.During the 60

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  Hockey India signs pact with Australian counterpart

  February 22, 2015 6:37 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian hockey team will tour Australia to play Test series' for the next three years, starting 2016, following a bilateral agreement between Hockey India (HI) and Hockey Australia (HA) signed here Saturday.As

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  Gurjinder's brace takes Lancers home

  February 14, 2015 6:35 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Gurjinder Singh struck twice through penalty corner to give Kalinga Lancers a 2-1 win over Dabang Mumbai in the battle of bottom-placed teams in the Hockey India League here today.Gurjinder scored in the 11th

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  HIL 2015: Delhi Waveriders look to push for semis berth

  February 13, 2015 17:37 IST

  New Delhi: Defending champions Delhi Waveriders will aim at securing for themselves a semifinal berth when they face joint-leaders Ranchi Rays in a Hero Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National

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  Ranchi look to continue winning run, eye top spot in table

  February 13, 2015 16:47 IST

  New Delhi: Having secured a berth in the semifinals of the Hero Hockey India League, Ranchi Rays will look to continue their winning run when they take on Delhi Waveriders here tomorrow.Placed second in the

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  HIL 2015: Kalinga Lancers hope to finish home campaign with win

  February 12, 2015 17:59 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Strugglers Kalinga Lancers will hope to end their home campaign in the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a win when they face Dabang Mumbai at the Kalinga Stadium here Friday.Kalinga will also look to

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  Dabang Mumbai coach suspended for one match

  February 12, 2015 14:27 IST

  New Delhi: The disciplinary committee of the Hockey India League (HIL) Thursday suspended Dabang Mumbai head coach Valentin Altenburg for "inappropriately disputing the decisions made by officials" during a match between Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh