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  Misfiring India lose second hockey Test against Spain

  July 08, 2012 13:47 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 8: A misfiring India sqaundered chances galore and conceded a late goal to go down 1-2 to hosts Spain in the second hockey Test in Santander.By virtue of this win at the

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  India determined to make a mark in hockey in London Olympics

  July 08, 2012 11:37 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 8: Once the undisputed powerhouse of world hockey, India will return to the Olympic stage after a gap of eight years, determined not to end up as also-rans in London where they

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  India, Spain share six goals in vibrant First Test

  July 06, 2012 19:14 IST

  Santander (Spain), Jul 6 :  An agile India put up a decent performance to held hosts Spain to an exciting 3-3 draw in the first hockey Test at the new facility in La Albericia in

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  India in semifinals of Junior Women's Asia Cup hockey

  July 03, 2012 21:42 IST

  Bangkok, Jul 3: India rallied from a goal deficit to beat Malaysia 2-1 in their final league match on Tuesday to make the semifinal of the sixth Junior Women's Asia Cup hockey championship.India finished second

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  India beat France 4-0 in 2nd match, pocket Test series 2-0

  July 01, 2012 19:24 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 1: India overcame a defensive France 4-0 to make a clean sweep in the two-match friendly Test series here ahead of next month's London Olympics.Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh converted two penalty corners

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  India thrash France 8-2 in friendly hockey match

  June 29, 2012 21:53 IST

  Lille (France), Jun 29: Indian hockey team's preparations for next month's Olympic Games began on a confident note with a 8-2 route of France in the first of the two friendly matches here.India led 3-2

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  Ex-Olympians say success lies in conversion of penalty corners

  June 29, 2012 12:27 IST

  Ranchi, June 29: Former Olympian hockey fullbacks have put the chances of success of the Indian hockey team in the coming London Olympics on how the team successfully converts the penalty corners, as the countdown

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  First target is Olympic semis, says Chetri

  June 19, 2012 17:53 IST

  Kolkata, June 19: Indian hockey team captain Bharat Chetri today said that their first target would be to make the semifinals at the London Olympics, to be held from July 27 to August 12.“Germany and

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  HI announces 16-member Olympic hockey squad

  June 12, 2012 16:52 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 11: India today named a 16-member hockey squad, to be led by goalkeeper Bharat Chetri, for next month's London Olympics, ending days of speculation but as expected without any major surprises.Only two

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  Rupinder Pal, Walmiki likely to be axed from Olympic hockey squad

  June 08, 2012 21:43 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 8: Forwards Rupinder Pal Singh and Yuvraj Walmiki are all set to be axed from the 16-member senior hockey squad that will take part in the London Olympics.The squad is set to

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  India must play more against tougher teams, says Nobbs

  June 05, 2012 20:24 IST

  Mumbai, June 5: The Indian hockey team, which took the bronze medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia, returned home on Monday night to a warm reception at the Chhatrapati Shivaji

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  Bronze winning Indian hockey team gets warm welcome

  June 05, 2012 13:53 IST

  Mumbai, June 5: The Indian hockey team that won the bronze at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament returned home to a warm welcome on Monday night.The hockey players were welcomed with drums and danching

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  New Zealand win Azlan Shah Cup in maiden appearance

  June 03, 2012 21:57 IST

  Malaysia, Jun 3: New Zealand on Sunday clinched the title of 21st Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in their maiden final appearance, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the summit clash here.New Zealand's match-winner came from Andy

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  Sardar, Sunil in Sultan Azlan Shah's XI

  June 03, 2012 21:16 IST

  Ipoh, June 3: India's star mid-fielder Sardar Singh and striker S V Sunil has featured in Sultan Azlan Shah's XI, the best 11 players of this year's Azlan Shah Cup.New Zealand have three players in

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  India beat Britain 3-1 to bag bronze in Azlan Shah Cup

  June 03, 2012 18:16 IST

  Malaysia, June 3: Five-time champions India came from behind to stun Great Britain 3-1 and clinch the bronze medal in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.India dominated the match, but squandered several scoring

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  India to fight Britain for bronze in Azlan Shah Cup

  June 02, 2012 20:39 IST

  Malaysia, June 2: India's slender hopes of a berth in the final were dashed with results of the last league matches not going their way but the team can still return home with a medal

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  Hockey India League (HIL) to be held from January 1 to 30

  June 01, 2012 19:42 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 1: The cash-rich Hockey India League (HIL) will be held from January 1 to 30 next year will have all the top international stars and Indian players battling it out for six-city

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  India beats Pakistan 2-1 in Azlan Shah Cup

  May 31, 2012 21:27 IST

  Malaysia, May 31: India relied on a penultimate-minute goal by striker S V Sunil as they beat arch rivals Pakistan 2-1 in a thrilling match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.Sunil made

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  India crash out of Azlan Shah Cup race

  May 30, 2012 20:37 IST

  Ipoh, May 30 : Five-time champions India's title hopes came a cropper after they suffered a 2-3 defeat against Argentina in a crucial match of the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.India suffered from

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  PHF slaps heavy fines on Abbasi, Butt

  May 29, 2012 20:47 IST

  Islamabad, May 29: The Pakistan Hockey Federation has fined Olympian Shakeel Abbasi and forward Rehan Butt 1 million rupees ($10,100) each for participating in the World Hockey Series in India.Six other Pakistan players -- Waseem

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  India look to beat Argentina to remain in contention for final

  May 29, 2012 20:44 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 29: Five-time champions India ill-afford any slip up in their crucial match against Pan American champions Argentina tomorrow if they want to keep themselves in contention for a berth in the final

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  India beat Malaysia 3-2 to revive chances in Azlan Shah Cup

  May 28, 2012 21:16 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 28: Five-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 3-2 to put their campaign back on track in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.Bouncing back from yesterday's loss to Great Britain,

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  South Korea outplay Pakistan 4-0 in Azlan Shah Cup

  May 28, 2012 20:09 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 28: South Korea thrashed much-fancied Pakistan 4-0 to register their first win in four matches at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Monday.Setting a brisk pace, the South Koreans benefited

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  India lose 2-3 to Great Britain in Azlan Shah Cup

  May 28, 2012 19:32 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 27: Five-time champions India squandered chances galore to slump to a 2-3 defeat against Great Britain in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.Playing a brisk game, India failed to capitalise

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  Nobbs hoping for a better show against England

  May 26, 2012 15:42 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 26: India coach Michael Nobbs said his team will take inspiration form the victory over South Korea to put up an improved show in tomorrow's Azlan Shah Cup match against fancied Great

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  Uthappa's last-minute goal earns India 2-1 win over S Korea

  May 25, 2012 21:04 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 25: A last minute goal by SK Uthappa secured a thrilling 2-1 victory for India over South Korea in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament here today.The match winning goal came

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  Pakistan drubs Argentina 4-2 in Azlan Shah Cup opener

  May 24, 2012 18:55 IST

  Ipoh ( Malaysia), May 24: Veteran penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas celebrated his captaincy debut with a rasping drag-flick into the net as Pakistan defeated Argentina 4-2 in the opening match of the 21st Sultan

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  Lacklustre India lose to NZ in Azlan Shah Cup

  May 24, 2012 17:59 IST

  Ipoh (Malaysia), May 24: Lacklustre India began their campaign in the 21st Azlan Shah Cup hockey with an embarrassing 1-5 defeat at the hands of speedy New Zealand here today.Starting with an opportunistic strike past