Madhya Pradesh to set up museum after Dhyan Chand
January 24th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bhopal, Jan 24 (IANS) A museum in the memory of hockey legend Dhyan Chand will come up in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced.Dhyan Chand, who ... Read more...
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India come from behind to hold South Africa 3-3, win series 3-1
January 22nd, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India made a stunning comeback from three goals down to hold South Africa 3-3 and won the five-match Karbonn Cup hockey Test series 3-1 at ... Read more...
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Domestic T20 the best: Dravid
December 14th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 14 (IANS) India's batting great Rahul Dravid feels Twenty20 role is best suited for domestic cricket. He has also asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to cut down ... Read more...
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Champions Challenge hockey: India concede last-minute goal to lose (Lead)
December 5th, 2011 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Dec 4 (IANS) A last minute goal saw India lose 3-4 to Belgium in an exhilarating final of the Champions Challenge hockey tournament here Sunday.India were comfortably sitting on ... Read more...
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End 50-over cricket, says England spinner Swann
December 1st, 2011 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1 (IANS) England off-spinner Graeme Swann has called for an end to One-Day International (ODI), saying Tests and Twenty20 are the way forward for cricket.Swann admitted that he ... Read more...
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India concede equaliser in dying seconds to draw with Belgium
November 27th, 2011 - 2:41 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 27 (IANS) India have been unlucky to concede a goal 26 second from time to draw 3-3 their opening game in the Champions Challenge hockey tournament against Belgium.It ... Read more...
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Bajwa hopeful of Pakistan’s good showing in Champions Trophy
November 17th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Pakistan's hockey is riding high on confidence after winning a three-nation tournament beating hosts Australia in Perth and will be no pushovers at next month's Champions ... Read more...
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FIH to continue recognising Hockey India
November 12th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) In a major breather for hockey in the country, International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to continue with its recognition of Hockey India (HI) and ... Read more...
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FIH expected to announce Indian TV rights deal
October 13th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is expected to announce a new four-year broadcast deal in India for 2011-2014.The federation has invited offers for its ... Read more...
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Shakeel Abbasi to lead Pakistan hockey team, Sohail Abbas back
October 11th, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Oct 11 (IANS) Shakeel Abbasi has replaced the ailing Mohammad Imran as the captain of the Pakistani hockey team for the tri-series in Australia.The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has ... Read more...
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Pakistan hockey chief says keen on bilateral ties with India
October 11th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)says it is keen on reviving active hockey ties with India and it is working at all levels to see the two ... Read more...
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ICC goes along with Indian board, DRS is not mandatory
October 11th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to do away with the mandatory use of the Umpires Decision Review System (DRS) and has gone back to ... Read more...
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ICC executive board to discuss Test championship
October 9th, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 9 (IANS) The possibility of converting the 2013 Champions Trophy into a Test championship will be discussed by the executive board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) at ... Read more...
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IOA convenes HI-IHF meeting to address issues raised by FIH
September 30th, 2011 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has called for an urgent meeting between Hockey India (HI) and the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) here Tuesday in the ... Read more...
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Sandeep, Sardar recalled in national team for Australia tour
September 29th, 2011 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A week after revoking the ban on ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and mid-fielder Sardar Singh, Hockey India (HI) recalled the duo in the 22-member ... Read more...
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Haryana announces Rs 30 lakh reward for hockey team
September 27th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 27 (IANS) Haryana Tuesday announced a reward of
Rs.30 lakh for the Indian hockey team that won the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy in China.Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda made ... Read more...
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Sandeep, Sardara’s ban revoked by Hockey India
September 21st, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Ace drag flicker Sandeep Singh and star mid-fielder Sardara Singh took a sigh of relief Wednesday after their two-year ban, for indiscipline, was revoked by ... Read more...
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Ferguson banking on good CLT20 show to earn recall in Australian team
September 17th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) South Australian Redbacks vice-captain Callum Ferguson is banking on a good performance in the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament to regain his place in the ... Read more...
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Sandeep, Sardara appeal to Hockey India against ban
September 15th, 2011 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India's drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and midfielder Sardara Singh Thursday appealed against the two-year ban slapped on them by Hockey India (HI) for indiscipline.HI secretary general ... Read more...
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Finally, light in the life of Indian hockey hero Yuvraj Walmiki
September 15th, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Electricity supplier BEST Thursday provided power connection to the modest garage-home of India's hockey hero Yuvraj Walmiki, bringing tears to the eyes of the family members."In ... Read more...
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Orissa announces reward for three hockey players
September 15th, 2011 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 IANS) Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Wednesday announced cash rewards of Rs.1.5 lakh each to the three hockey players from the state who were part of the team ... Read more...
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Cash awards flow in for miffed hockey players
September 14th, 2011 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Sports Minister Ajay Maken Wednesday announced Rs.1.5 lakh to each member of the Indian hockey team after they rejected a paltry Rs.25,000 reward from cash-strapped ... Read more...
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HI requested sports ministry to announce a suitable reward
September 14th, 2011 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Wednesday requested the sports ministry to "announce a suitable reward" after the national team rejected the paltry cash award of Rs.25,000 announced ... Read more...
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Maken doles out Rs.1.5 lakh to each player from government scheme
September 14th, 2011 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Asserting that the members of the Indian hockey team did the right thing by rejecting Hockey India's (HI) Rs.25,000 as reward for winning the inaugural ... Read more...
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Maharashtra announces Rs.10 lakh, job for hockey player Walmiki
September 14th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs.10 lakh and a permanent job for Indian hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki after he helped his team ... Read more...
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HI could afford only Rs.25,000 for each player: Batra
September 14th, 2011 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) secretary general Narinder Batra Wednesday said the federation could afford to give out only Rs.25,000 in reward to each member of the ... Read more...
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Indian players reject Hockey India cash award
September 14th, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian players have rejected the Rs.25,000 cash award given to them by Hockey India (HI) for winning the inaugural edition of the Asian Champions Trophy ... Read more...
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IOA president criticises FIH for taking away Champions Trophy from India
September 13th, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra Tuesday told International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leonardo Negre that the world body was wrong to ... Read more...
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FIH hopeful of ending impasse before Olympic qualifiers
September 13th, 2011 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India may have lost the chance of hosting the Champions Trophy, but the 2012 Olympic qualifiers could still be held here as the International Hockey ... Read more...
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Qualification for 2012 Olympics tough: Nobbs
September 13th, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India's newly-appointed hockey coach Michael Nobbs Tuesday said the eight-time Olympic champions will have a tough time qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics.The Australian, who ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Goalie Sreejes stars in India’s win over Pakistan
September 11th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 11 (IANS) India registered a sensational 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan via the tie-breaker to lift the first edition of the men's hockey Asian Champion Trophy here ... Read more...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Indian women lose bronze to Japan
September 10th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 10 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team squandered a two-goal lead and lost 2-3 to Japan in the play-off for the bronze medal of the 2nd Women ... Read more...
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Gambhir won’t be forced to play in Champions League: SRK
September 9th, 2011 - 10:06 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders team owner Shah Rukh said Friday that injured captain Gautam Gambhir will not be forced to play in the Champions League Twenty20 ... Read more...
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FIH decision unfortunate,uncalled for: IOA
September 6th, 2011 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) called the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) decision to shift the men's Champion's Trophy out of India "unfortunate and uncalled for" ... Read more...
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India beat South Korea 5-3 in Asian Champions hockey
September 6th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Ordos (China), Sep 6 (IANS) India beat South Korea 5-3 to move to the top of the league table in the inaugural Men's Champions Trophy here Tuesday.The goal scorers for ... Read more...
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