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Rajeev Shukla to remain in HIL advisory board
October 10, 2014 14:15 ISTNew Delhi: Former Union Minister and BCCI official Rajeev Shukla will continue to be a member of the Hero Hockey India League's advisory board.Shukla has also been the Chairman of Indian Premier League."It is a
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India need to develop hockey from grassroots: Sreejesh
October 09, 2014 20:20 ISTKochi: Architect of India's memorable hockey win against Pakistan in the Asiad final, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh today said that the quality of domestic players was low and stressed the need to develop the sport from
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Rajat Sharma to continue as HIL Advisory Board member
October 09, 2014 22:16 ISTNew Delhi: Hockey India (HI) Thursday announced that India TV chairman Rajat Sharma will continue as an Advisory Board member of the Hockey India League (HIL) for the next two years.Coming on board in the
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After Mary Kom now a film on Dhyan Chand
October 07, 2014 14:49 ISTMumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar has decided to bring the life of hockey legend Dhyan Chand on the big screen.The late hockey player, popularly known as 'The Wizard', won three Olympic Gold medals in 1928, 1932
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Asian Games hero Sreejesh to get good govermnet job
October 06, 2014 19:13 ISTThiruvananthapuram: The hero of the Incheon Asian Games men's hockey final, India goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been assured a good Kerala government job by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.The 26-year-old Sreejesh, who hails from Ernakulam district,
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New hockey format will be an advantage, says Sreejesh
September 16, 2014 15:21 ISTIncheon (South Korea): The new format of hockey will add a lot of zing to the sport as players will be able to re-energise themselves during the break between the quarters which will be an
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India draw tough opponents in Champions Trophy hockey
September 15, 2014 14:13 ISTNew Delhi: The Indian hockey team has been drawn in a tough group alongside Olympic champion Germany and World Cup runner-up the Netherlands among others for the Champions Trophy to be held in Bhubaneswar from
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Asian Games: Indian hockey team departs for Incheon
September 11, 2014 19:04 ISTNew Delhi: The Indian men's hockey team departed for South Korea from here Thursday to participate in the Incheon Asian Games from Sep 19 to Oct 4.The 16-member team will be led by captain Sardar
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Hockey teams cannot get fazed by distractions: Walsh
September 11, 2014 9:04 ISTNew Delhi: India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh said the exclusion of some of the key support staff for the Asian Games are "distractions" but his team was focused on doing well in ending the
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Hockey India blasts sports ministry's 'double standards'
September 10, 2014 19:32 ISTNew Delhi: Strange are the ways of the sports ministry. Tennis stars Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza, who have decided to skip the Asian Games, figure in the contingent cleared by the sports
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India hockey captain Sardar Singh aims for Asian Games gold
September 04, 2014 21:13 ISTNEW DELHI: India captain Sardar Singh says they fancy their chances of winning the field hockey gold medal at the Asian Games next month and claiming direct entry into the 2016 Olympics at Rio de
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Don't expect medals from hockey teams after Govt apathy: Narinder Batra
September 04, 2014 17:59 ISTNew Delhi: Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra on Thrusday said the country should not expect a medal from the national teams in the upcoming Asian Games in the wake of government's "shoddy treatment" of
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Hockey India names unchanged men's squad for Asiad
September 04, 2014 14:40 ISTNew Delhi: Hockey India (HI) Thursday named an unchanged 16-member men's squad to take part in the Asian Games to be held in the South Korean city of Incheon from Sep 19 to Oct 4.The
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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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