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PM Modi pays tribute to hockey legend Dhyan Chand
August 29, 2014 16:13 ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, which is being celebrated every year as National Sports Day."Our tributes to legendary Major Dhyan Chand
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Hockey India wishes Dhyan Chand on his 109th Birth Anniversary
August 28, 2014 17:34 ISTNew Delhi: On the eve of the 109th birthday anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, Hockey India on Thursday wished him and his family and thanked the legendary player for his contribution to the sport.Dhyan Chand's
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Cash crunch hits Pakistan hockey's Asiad preparations
August 23, 2014 17:12 ISTKarachi: A severe cash crunch has struck Pakistan hockey team's preparations for the Asian Games. The record eight-time champions hopes of defending their title is in jeopardy as the team's Europe tour to prepare for
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Indian hockey team keen to end 16-year wait for Asian Games gold
August 22, 2014 10:47 ISTNew Delhi: India hockey captain Sardar Singh and chief coach Terry Walsh Thursday expressed the hope that the team would end its 16-year-long wait for the Asian Games gold at the South Korean city of
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Hockey India secretary general calls Kapil Dev 'opportunist'
August 20, 2014 20:42 ISTNew Delhi: Disgruntled Hockey India (HI) secretary Narinder Batra Wednesday launched a tirade against cricket legend Kapil Dev, who headed the Arjuna Awards selection committee, calling him an opportunist and said the World Cup-winning captain
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Hockey India questions Kapil Dev -led Arjuna Awards selection committee
August 14, 2014 7:04 ISTNew Delhi: Hockey India (HI) Wednesday blasted the Kapil Dev-led Arjuna Awards selection committee after none of the seven players it had recommended were chosen for the prestigious award.The seven players were Joydeep Kaur and
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Milkha Singh lauds Dhyan Chand's nomination for Bharat Ratna
August 13, 2014 6:55 ISTChandigarh: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Tuesday expressed his delight at home ministry recommending the name of hockey great late Major Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country.Speaking from
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Home ministry recommends Dhyan Chand for Bharat Ratna
August 12, 2014 15:06 ISTNew Delhi: The home ministry Tuesday recommended the name of legendary hockey player late Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country.Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju informed
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We want to face Australia in final says Sardar singh
July 23, 2014 11:15 ISTGlasgow: Indian hockey captain Sardar Singh wants a repeat of the 2010 Commonwealth Games final against Australia at this edition of the tournament which begins here July 25.Australia, who have won all the four golds
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Indian women's hockey team ready to deliver at Commonwealth Games: Coach
July 17, 2014 14:37 ISTGlasgow: Indian women hockey team's chief coach Neil Hawgood has said that his squad are ready to deliver big results at the Commonwealth Games to be held here from July 24 to Aug 2."While the
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Chandi's experience will be key, says coach Walsh
July 16, 2014 19:15 ISTGlasgow: After a dismal performance in the World Cup, India hockey coach Terry Walsh hopes that the inclusion of Gurwinder Singh Chandi would strengthen his forward line for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which run July
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Indian hockey team aims for Commonwealth Games gold
July 11, 2014 22:59 ISTNew Delhi: After a disappointing ninth finish in the Hockey World Cup, the men's team is now eyeing the gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games that would be held in Glasgow July 23 -
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Sardar Singh to lead India in Commonwealth Games
July 11, 2014 11:43 ISTNew Delhi: There were few surprises as Hockey India (HI) selected a 16-member side, led by Sardar Singh, for the 2014 Commonwealth Games that would be held in Glasgow, July 23-Aug 3.Most the players of
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India clean sweeps Malaysia series 6-0
June 17, 2014 15:17 ISTKuala Lumpur: Indian women secured a 6-0 whitewash over Malaysia after beating them 5-2 in the final hockey match of their tour to the south east Asian country here Tuesday.India displayed high level of hockey
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Australia beats Netherlands 6-1 to win hockey World Cup
June 15, 2014 20:34 ISTTHE HAGUE, Netherlands : Drag flick specialist Chris Ciriello scored a hattrick as defending champion Australia beat the Netherlands 6-1 to win the men's field hockey World Cup. The Dutch got off to a good
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Hockey World Cup: India beat South Korea 3-0, finish ninth
June 14, 2014 16:33 ISTThe Hague (Netherlands): Akashdeep Singh scored two goals as India posted a comfortable 3-0 win over Asian champions South Korea to finish a lowly ninth in the men's hockey World Cup at the Kyocera Stadium.
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Hockey World Cup: Playing for pride, India seek revenge against South Korea
June 13, 2014 16:45 ISTThe Hague (Netherlands): Dejected at failing to improve upon their eight-place finish of the last edition, India have a lot at stake in the ninth-position playoff against South Korea in the men's hockey World Cup.
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Hockey India set-up evaluation committee after World Cup debacle
June 11, 2014 23:03 ISTNew Delhi: Stung by the team's poor show in the ongoing World Cup, Hockey India (HI) Wednesday set-up a 11-member committee to evaluate the performance at the Hague, in the Netherlands.India entered the tournament as
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World Cup: Australia thrash India 4-0 in last group league encounter
June 10, 2014 7:00 ISTThe Hague: India suffered a humiliating 0-4 loss against defending champions Australia in their final group league encounter of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Asserting their strength, Australia built up a four-goal lead in
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Hockey World Cup: Resurgent India look to halt Aussie juggernaut
June 08, 2014 18:00 ISTThe Hague (The Netherlands): Buoyed by their triumph over Malaysia, India would face their toughest challenge so far when they take on unbeaten reigning champions Australia in their final preliminary game of the hockey World
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India prevail 3-2 over Malaysia for first win in World Cup
June 07, 2014 21:17 ISTThe Hague (Netherlands): Akashdeep Singh scored two goals in the space of three minutes to set up India's 3-2 victory over Malaysia in the men's hockey World Cup here today.Jasjit Singh Kular opened the scoring
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No discussion yet on hosting 2019 Asian Games: IOA chief
June 07, 2014 11:39 ISTHyderabad: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President N Ramachandran categorically denied claims of Secretary General Rajeev Mehta that India would be bidding for the 2019 Asian Games following the withdrawal of original hosts Vietnam stating
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Hockey World Cup: Winless India eyeing full points against Malaysia
June 06, 2014 17:25 ISTThe Hague (Netherlands): Yet to taste its first win in the event, India will be up for another stiff challenge when its fragile defence take on Malaysia's speedy strikers in their penultimate Group A match
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Hockey India announces women's team for Malaysian tour
June 06, 2014 16:10 ISTNew Delhi: Hockey India (HI) Friday announced a 21-member women's squad to tour Malaysia June 7-17 as part of preparations for the Commonwealth and the Asian Games.India will be playing a six-match test series against
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Super Sreejesh earns India 1st points with 1-1 draw vs Spain
June 05, 2014 23:18 ISTThe Hague (The Netherlands): India finally managed to earn their first points in the World Cup Hockey as they held Spain to a 1-1 draw as custodian PR Sreejesh effected atleast four brilliant saves.The Indian
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Spain's seasoned strikers present massive challenge for India
June 04, 2014 13:10 ISTThe Hague: Bogged down by two successive losses, an under-pressure Indian hockey team will be confronted by Spain's livewire strikers when the two teams clash in their preliminary league encounter of the World Cup at
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Extremely disappointing to lose close matches: Sardar Singh
June 03, 2014 20:41 ISTThe Hague: India captain Sardar Singh hoped his boys would bounce back against Spain Wednesday following back-to-back losses against Belgium and England after conceding last minute goals in the FIH Hockey World Cup.Sardar admitted that
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World Cup: Coaches trying to lift sagging morale of beleagured Indians
June 03, 2014 19:02 ISTThe Hague (The Netherlands): India's hockey team today went about working on the mistakes that led their narrow losses in the first two group league matches of the men's hockey World Cup. India conceded match-winners
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