Pakistan beat Malaysia 3-1 to win bronze in Asia Cup

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 17:19

Already out of next year`s World Cup, Pakistan had something to cheer about as the three-time champions defeated hosts Malaysia 3-1 to win the bronze medal at the ninth Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.

India eye Asia Cup title win for direct qualification

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 10:39

Their World Cup berth all but secured, a confident India would look to book a direct ticket to next year`s mega-event by winning the ongoing ninth Asia Cup hockey tournament.

Former Pak hockey players demand sacking of PHF officials

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 22:57

Former players on Saturday called for the sacking of Pakistan Hockey Federation officials after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in history.

Hockey team need to address shortcomings before WC: Olympians

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 16:17

The hockey fraternity on Saturday hailed Indian team`s qualification for the next year`s World Cup but cautioned that the side still need improvement in all areas to be a strong contender at The Hague, Netherlands.

Asia Cup triumph would help bring back belief: Sardar

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 14:40

The lows of Indian hockey have far outnumbered the highs in recent times, but captain Sardar Singh on Saturday said the "belief" could return if the team wins the ninth Asia Cup on Sunday.

Asia Cup: India defeat Malaysia 2-0 to seal World Cup ticket

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 09:31

India booked a berth in next year`s World Cup hockey as they marched into the Asia Cup final with a 2-0 win over hosts Malaysia in the semi-final at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium here Friday.

Pakistan hockey coach Tahir Zaman to quit after Asia Cup

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 22:57

Pakistan`s failure to qualify for next year`s hockey World Cup has already started to roll heads with coach Tahir Zaman hinting that he will step down from his position after the conclusion of the ongoing ninth Asia Cup, here.

It was our best game in Asia Cup, says Roelant Oltmans

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 22:50

India on Friday defeated Malaysia to enter the final of the ongoing ninth Asia Cup hockey tournament here and the team`s interim coach Roelant Oltmans said it was the best performance from his wards in the tournament so far.

Asia Cup: India virtually assured of World Cup berth after Pakistan`s defeat

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 20:52

India on Friday were virtually assured of a berth in next year`s World Cup after arch-rivals Pakistan suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of South Korea in the first semifinal of the ninth Asia Cup here on Friday.

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.

Oltmans not satisfied with India`s 9-1 win over Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 14:23

India might have routed a lowly Bangladesh 9-1, but interim coach Roelant Oltmans is still not satisfied with his wards and wants the team to reach its peak in the remaining matches of the Asia Cup hockey tournament.

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.