Preparatory events for Olympic-bound athletes approved

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 19:00

The Multi Disciplinary Steering Committee of the sports ministry has approved the preparatory tournaments for Hockey Olympic qualifiers ahead of the upcoming London Games.

France hold Canada to keep hopes alive

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 18:13

France came back from a one goal deficit to hold Canada in their last pool game to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the FIH hockey Olympic qualifiers final on Friday.

HI and IHF should reach an agreement in presence of FIH: Maken

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 20:12

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday said that he would like to see the two warring factions -- Hockey India (HI) and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) reach an agreement in the presence of FIH`s top officials, who are currently in the country for the ongoing Olympic qualifiers.

Sandeep Singh, man of the moment!

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 19:23

Sandeep Singh, has no qualms, no pressure and these very qualities get narrated on the field.

Sandeep Singh, man of the moment!

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 19:23

Sandeep Singh, has no qualms, no pressure and these very qualities get narrated on the field.

Conceding goals is the only weakness of Indian team: Rajpal Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 17:56

Conceding goals in every match remained the lone weakness that he could detect in the Indian squad`s ongoing campaign in the London Olympic qualifiers in Delhi, according to former hockey captain Rajpal Singh.

On-a-roll India face tough French test

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012, 15:30

Their campaign well on track after massive wins in the opening two matches, the Indian men`s hockey team faces its first big test of the tournament on Tuesday.

A goal-hungry Sandeep wants at least 12 more to his tally

Last Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 22:51

Sandeep started the pre-Olympic campaign with 118 international goals to his credit and has already scored four goals in India`s two victories so far.

India's quest for Olympic berth begins today

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012, 09:39

India play Singapore to kick start their hockey Olympic Qualifiers campaign here on Saturday.

Indian women’s hockey team performance over the past one year

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 00:49

As Indian hockey team embarks upon its mission to qualify for the London Olympics, we take a look at the record of the women`s team over the past one year.

We will look to be competitive and consistent: Singapore coach

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 21:09

Singapore men`s hockey team coach Solomon Casoojee is frank enough to admit that his side don`t have any realistic chance of qualifying for the London Olympics.

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.