Hockey
KEY PLAYER: The astute Asunta Lakra's role as captain and midfielder will be crucial to India's chances of qualification. Photo: S. Subramanium
Indian women out to replicate 1980 feat
The only moment of Olympic glory for the Indian women's hockey team was its participation in the mega event at Moscow in 1980. Thirty-two years on, the side has a fabulous chance of replicating it...
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Honour at stake for India
The scenes could be spectacularly diverse for sure at the end of the Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium here. Lowered heads, drooping shoulders and sticks dragged, if India loses....
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'We will take things as they come'
For World No. 12 South Africa, which is the top-ranked and most-experienced side in the women's Olympic qualifier here, booking a berth in the London Games is not just another sporting milestone....
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In quest of an Olympic spot
Will the Olympic dream come true? It is not a mere rhetoric. Its import and relevance are enormous. India's hour of reckoning is waiting to emerge at the hockey qualifier that unfolds on Saturday....
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WSH offers Rs 2 crore to signees for gold at Olympics
World Series Hockey organisers announced a cash award of Rs. 2 crore to the players of the Indian squad who have signed up with them if they pilot the country to the gold in the London Olympics by...
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New Delhi,
February 16, 2012
India to do mock drill of opening match
The Indian team is making best possible efforts to achieve its target in the Olympic qualifier, starting from Saturday.
Despite meeting the lowest-ranked sides (Singapore and Italy) in it...
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NEW DELHI,
February 16, 2012
FIH sticks to its stand on WSH
The International Hockey Federation (FIH), reiterating its stand on WSH, said on Wednesday that the league was an unsanctioned event and it would monitor the participation of active players in the...
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NEW DELHI,
February 15, 2012
Lessons learnt by the Indian women
After playing two warm-up games in the run-up to the Olympic qualifier, the Indian women's hockey team learnt about the challenges it could face in the tournament.
Pitted against teams co...
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NEW DELHI,
February 14, 2012
A tale of two custodians
They find virtue in complementing each other, than getting engaged in a duel of one-upmanship. The Indian team reaps the benefits.
In the absence of a goalkeeping coach, captain Bharat Ch...
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NEW DELHI,
February 13, 2012
Canada, France pose threats for India
Canada, ranked 14th in the world, and France, at 18th, may pose tough challenges for the 10th-placed Indian hockey team in the upcoming Olympic qualifier.Even though both sides respect Indi...
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MUMBAI,
February 11, 2012
Gagan Ajit Singh for Sher-e-Punjab
Former India captain and striker Gagan Ajit Singh will make his comeback with Sher-e-Punjab in the World Series Hockey, commencing on February 29. The second round of player draft was held on Frid...
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NEW DELHI,
February 11, 2012
‘Qualifying important for Indian team's future'
Seasoned midfielder Ignace Tirkey said on Friday that the Indian hockey team would need to bolster its defence ahead of the Olympic qualifiers.Talking to reporters after the team's practice...
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New Delhi,
February 10, 2012
Confident of qualifying for London Games: Ignace
The pain of not qualifying for 2008 Beijing Olympics still rattles him and senior midfielder Ignace Tirkey on Friday said it is important that India earns a place in this year’s London Games for th...
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NEW DELHI,
February 9, 2012
Sunil: a key forward and a special player
One of the strengths of the Indian hockey team is its attack from the right and incisive striker S.V. Sunil is an important member of the swift forwardline.The alarming speed with which he...
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HYDERABAD,
February 8, 2012
UP triumphs in style
Uttar Pradesh recorded an emphatic 5-0 win over Mumbai in the final to clinch the inaugural edition of the junior National hockey championship (under-20) at Gachibowli Complex here on Wednesday.»
Sandeep aims to become a complete player
Prime Time Colonial Hockey League
Sahara renews support to hockey
Punjab, UP in last four
‘India has talent to beat any team in the world’
'Change is difficult'
Nobbs places faith in youth
Surprises galore in Indian team
NEW DELHI,
February 16, 2012
Indian men and women capable of qualifying for Olympics: Brasa
Having seen Indian hockey from so close, Jose Brasa is confident that both the men's and women's teams of the host country will make the cut for the London Olympics.Former Indian men's team...
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February 15, 2012
Community sport
The Anglo-Indian community is again raising a toast to hockey. The two-day tournament for Anglo-Indian teams across the country — “A Toast to Hockey” — received eagerly by the community in 2010, h...
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NEW DELHI,
February 15, 2012
'Expect special moves'
Surprising the opponent is an essential part of the art of war and the Indian forwards are ready to exhibit their repertoire of variations in the upcoming Olympic hockey qualifier.
At lea...
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NEW DELHI,
February 13, 2012
We need to be consistent, says Subhadra
The Indian women's hockey team has made a conscious effort to guard against complacency during its Olympic qualifiers against weaker sides.
“There is no problem in getting motivated again...
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HUBLI,
February 12, 2012
YSSC (A) in last eight
The host Young Stars Sports Club (A) entered the quarterfinals of the inter-State invitational hockey tournament at Gangadhar Nagar Hockey Ground here on Friday.
In the first league match...
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NEW DELHI,
February 11, 2012
Video referral to be used in Olympic qualifiers
After the success of the video umpire referral system in the recently-concluded women's Champion's Trophy in Argentina, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to use it in the upcom...
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NEW DELHI,
February 10, 2012
Focusing on scoring from deflections and rebounds
These days the Indian hockey team is doing some intensive drills to master the art of scoring from goalmouth deflections and rebounds.Under the watchful eyes of trainer David John, the forw...
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NEW DELHI,
February 9, 2012
Olympic qualifiers ticket sale starts
The online sale of tickets for the Olympic hockey qualifiers, to be held at the National Stadium here from February 18 to 26, started on Thursday.
Tickets worth Rs.300 and Rs.500 are avai...
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BANGALORE,
February 9, 2012
Noel Rasquinha no more
Dr. Noel Rasquinha (47), former Karnataka State junior and senior National hockey player, passed away on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. A noted midfielder during his playing da...
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NEW DELHI,
February 8, 2012
Canada and France, the main threats: Nobbs
Chief coach c rates Canada and France as toughest of India's rivals in the qualifying event for the London Olympics.
“In the next four-five days we will complete the analysis of all the p...
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Mumbai, UP in title clash
Rankings suggest Indian women have a good chance
Argentina retains CT
Charitra scores hat-trick
Dilip Tirkey back in business
Easy win for Karnataka
Indian team was selected on basis of form and fitness: Nobbs
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