Belgium aims to better its world ranking in HWL Final

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 18:14

For ever-improving Belgium, the upcoming Hero Hockey World League Final is like a "mini World Cup", which will provide them with an opportunity to better their current fifth position in the world rankings, according to its coach Marc Lammers.

Netherlands ready for tough pool outing in HWL Final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:54

They are placed in a tough Pool B in the Hero Hockey World League (HWL) Final, but London Olympics silver medalist Netherlands are all geared up for the tournament with head coach Paul Vanass insisting that his wards are prepared for the upcoming challenge.

New Zealand aim for top-6 finish in Hockey World League Final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:51

New Zealand head coach Colin Batch is eyeing a top-six finish in the Hero Hockey World League Final to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here from January 10-18.

Walsh wants the best out of his players in HWL Final

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 20:17

The Hero Hockey World League Final is Terry Walsh`s first assignment with India, but the newly-appointed chief coach of the senior men`s team has reposed faith in his wards to put up a good show in the elite eight-nation event to be held here from January 10-18.

Hockey India announces HIL schedule

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:49

Jaypee Punjab Warriors will take on last year`s runners-up c in the inaugural match of the second edition of the Hockey India League at Mohali on January 25.

Balbir turns 90, laments state of Indian hockey

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:21

The last of the hockey icons, Balbir Singh Sr turned 90 on Tuesday, looking back with satisfaction at his long and rewarding tryst with hockey, which he calls his "first love", but sad at the state of the game in India.

Ice skating camp draws enthusiasts to Shimla

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 23:22

Ice hockey enthusiasts took part in a six-day long coaching camp on an open air ice skating rink here.

Hockey helped me get through break-up: Taylor Kitsch

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 13:17

Taylor Kitsch`s passion for hockey served as therapy to help him get through a recent love split.

John Abraham is co-owner of HIL`s Delhi franchise

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 21:16

Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Delhi Waveriders on Monday announced that actor John Abraham is its co-owner and will support the team from the sidelines in the second edition of the tournament starting Jan 25.

Cedric D`Souza appointed as new coach of Delhi Waveriders

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:48

Former national hockey coach Cedric D`Souza has been roped in by Delhi Waveriders as their new coach for the second edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) scheduled to begin next month.

Get over the glorious past, plan for future: Walsh

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 13:51

Newly-appointed coach of the national men`s hockey team Terry Walsh feels India needs to stop harping on its glorious past and focus on building a strong development programme, which is the need of the hour.

Junior Hockey World Cup: Germany beat France 5-2, register record sixth world title

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 09:07

Niklas Wellen slammed a brilliant hat-trick to guide defending champions Germany to their record sixth world title, beating unheralded France 5-2 in the summit clash of the Hero Junior Men`s Hockey World Cup at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand, here on sunday.