Pakistan unlikely to sent players for 2014 Hockey India League

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 10:11

Pakistan did not play in the inaugural Hockey India League and it is extremely unlikely that they will also feature in the next year`s event.

Japan, Oman emerge victorious in 5-8 place play-off matches

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 18:21

Japan defeated Bangladesh 3-0, while Oman eked out a narrow win over Chinese Taipei via penalty shootout in the classification matches for fifth to eight places of the ninth Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Friday.

I want to bring out the best in Indian goalkeepers: Staniforth

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 11:44

He is still unsure whether he will continue if given a longer run, but goalkeeping coach Dave Staniforth has set his goals clear -- to try and make Indian custodians the best in the world.

Love for hockey keeps Chikara going

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 13:01

For any sportsperson who has earned fame and adulation, it is always difficult to digest neglect and oblivion and out-of-favour India hockey forward Bharat Chikara is no different.

India eye big win over Bangladesh ahead of Asia Cup semis

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 10:51

Already through to the semifinals, an upbeat India would aim to keep their winning juggernaut rolling and end their pool engagements with a thumping victory over minnows Bangladesh.

Indian hockey is more professional now: Oliver Kurtz

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 11:22

One the first foreign coaches to have worked with the Indian team, German Oliver Kurtz feels that Indian hockey has become more professional now.

China qualify for women`s World Hockey Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 15:29

Olympic silver-medallists China has become the eighth country to qualify for the women`s Hockey World Cup to be held from May 31 to June 14 next year.

Doctor Naik set to join Indian team before Korea tie

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 21:08

The Indian hockey team`s wait for a specialist doctor has finally come to an end as B K Nayak is all set to join the squad ahead of the side`s second Asia Cup Pool `B` match against Korea on August 26.

South Korean men`s team qualify for 2014 Hockey World Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 18:43

South Korea become the eighth men`s team to qualify for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup.

Sardar Singh to lead a young Indian team in Asia Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 13:30

Plagued by injuries, India on Sunday named a young 18-member squad to be led by the inspirational Sardar Singh in the crucial Asia Cup hockey tournament.

Hawgood hopes Jr eves WC feat will inspire senior men`s team

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 20:59

"Inspiration comes from different places and different persons", according to Indian women hockey`s chief coach Neil Hawgood who hoped that the junior eves` historic feat in the World Cup will inspire the senior men`s team to win the Asia Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Modi hails Indian women hockey team

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 15:13

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women hockey team for winning the first ever bronze medal in the Junior Women`s Hockey World Cup.