India gear up for Olympic hockey qualifiers

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 16:23

Come Saturday, all eyes will be on the Indian hockey team when the London Olympic qualifiers kick start at Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Start remains a concern for Indian eves, says coach Kumar

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 20:09

With just three days left for the start of the hockey Olympic qualifiers, India coach C R Kumar is concerned about his wards performance in the initial stages of a match, as the home team came from a goal down to beat Canada 5-2 in a practice game on Tuesday.

Carvalho hails Delhi HC ruling on WSH issue

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 22:13

Olympian Joachim Carvalho on Monday hailed the Delhi High Court`s decision, allowing players to take part in the World Series Hockey (WSH), saying that this will allow them to participate in the Olympic qualifiers with "peace of mind".

Realistic Italy eyeing 3rd-4th place in Oly Qualifier

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 18:22

Placed as low as 28th in the world rankings, the Italian men`s hockey team is realistic about its chances in the upcoming London Olympic qualifiers and has set its eyes on playing the third-fourth place play-off match and gain some much-needed experience here.

India`s Sandeep will be threat for all teams: Canada coach

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 20:39

Fully aware of penalty corners` importance in modern day hockey, Canada coach Robin D`Abreo on Sunday said that star drag-flicker Sandeep Singh will be a potential threat for the opponents of India in the hockey Olympic qualifiers to be held here from February 18-26.

Youngsters set to live a dream at Olympic Qualifiers

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 17:36

A sport for most, hockey has been a way of life for 19-year-old Indian midfielder Kothajit Singh whose entire family has played the game.

Ticket sale for Olympic qualifiers starts today

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 16:01

Online ticket sales for the forthcoming Hockey Olympic qualifiers, to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here from February 18-26, started from Thursday.

Archer Rahul confident of good show at Asian Grand Prix

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 15:38

Excited at making a comeback to the Indian team for the upcoming Asian Grand Prix, archer Rahul Banerjee believes the tournament will provide him and his colleagues an opportunity to hone their skills ahead of the Olympic qualifiers in April.

Chikara to replace Halappa as stand-by

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 19:21

Experienced forward Bharat Chikara is set to replace Arjun Halappa as a stand-by in the Indian hockey team for this month`s Olympic Qualifiers after the former captain left the national camp following his omission from the main squad.

Rajpal targets WSH to get match fit for internationals

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 15:04

Former captain Rajpal Singh has taken his axing from the Indian team in his stride and is confident he will be recalled to the national squad after the London Olympic Qualifiers in Delhi later this month.

Indian women squad for Olympic Qualifier announced

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 19:24

Hockey India announced a 18-member women`s squad for the London Olympic qualifiers, to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium from February 18.

It will be tough to beat India at home: Pereira

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 13:53

Canada hockey captain Ken Pereira has admitted that it will be extremely tough to beat India at their own backyard in the upcoming Olympic qualifiers to be held here next month.