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Sandeep, Sardara appeal against ban; could be let off

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 19:22

India`s ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh and midfielder Sardara Singh appealed against the sanctions imposed on them by Hockey India.

Yuvraj Walmiki given Rs one lakh by Maha Deputy CM

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 17:11

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday handed a cheque of Rs one lakh to hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki.

India`s win due to team work: Sreejesh

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 12:05

Goalkeeper P R Sreejesh, who played a stellar role in India`s victory at the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy, has attributed the success to team work.

Maken accepts HI mistake; announces bigger reward

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 11:28

Maken has clarified that the players would be given Rs 1.5 lakh each as was specified in the scheme of the ministry.

Naveen announces Rs 1.5 lakh for three Orissa players

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 21:28

Amidst controversy over the "meagre" cash reward for the winning Asian Champions Trophy, the Orissa government today announced Rs 1.5 lakh each for three players hailing from the state, official sources said.

From humble background to spotlight: Story of other Yuvraj

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 21:01

He is the Yuvraj of Indian hockey but unlike his better known cricketing counterpart, Yuvraj Walmiki`s life wasn`t exactly a bed of roses.

State governments announce decent rewards for hockey team

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 15:31

Stirred by the eye opening refusal of the Indian hockey team to accept the peanut reward of Rs 25,000 by Hockey India, a number of state governments announced better cash sops for the Asian Champions Trophy winning outfit.

Hope ACT performance cements my place in team: Sreejesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 13:19

After playing a stellar role in India`s title win at the Asian Champions Trophy, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is hoping that his exploits at the tournament will help him cement a place in the national hockey team.

Indian hockey team refuses to accept meagre cash reward

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 13:07

In an eye opening snub to the apathy of the government towards the national sport, the Indian hockey team on Wednesday refused to accept the meagre cash reward offered to them by the Sports minister after winning the Asian Champions Trophy.

Sports Minister justifies insult; shifts blame to Hockey India

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 12:36

Sports Minister Ajay Maken shifted the blame to Hockey India after the national team’s refusal to accept the miniscule reward for their exploits.

Victorious Indian hockey team returns home

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 09:35

The Indian hockey team, winners of the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy in China, returned home on Tuesday morning and would be felicitated by Hockey India later in the day for their feat.

ACT triumph is an indication of better things ahead: Balbir Sr

Last Updated: Monday, September 12, 2011, 18:00

Hockey Olympian Balbir Singh Sr feels that India`s triumph in the Asian Champions Trophy is an indication of better things to come in near future.