Top-four finish will be a miracle, says ex-players

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 18:19

A top-four finish in the Olympics would be a "miracle" for the Indian men`s hockey team but a favourable outing in their Games opener against the mighty Netherlands on July 30 would act as a huge "confidence booster" for the eight-time champions, feels former players.

India lose to Spain in final warm-up game ahead of Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 19:22

Indian men`s hockey team`s preparation for the London Olympics ended on a disappointing note as they lost 1-2 to hosts Spain in the final league match of the tri-nation invitational tournament.

India lose to Britain in tri-nation hockey

Last Updated: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 15:28

India lost 1-3 to Great Britain in the inaugural match of the tri-nation invitational hockey tournament, the team`s final warm-up event ahead of the London Olympics.

I try to improve my skills as per changing trends: Sandeep

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 14:13

The hero of India`s Olympic qualifiers is confident of a good show and says that he has been working hard to improve his drag-flicking skills.

India beat South Africa 6-5 in third hockey test

Last Updated: Monday, July 9, 2012, 20:28

The Indian hockey team defeated South Africa 6-5 in a thrilling third test at the capital city of Cantabria.

Misfiring India lose second hockey Test against Spain

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 12:55

A misfiring India sqaundered chances galore and conceded a late goal to go down 1-2 to hosts Spain in the second hockey Test in Santander.

India hold Spain 3-3 in first hockey test

Last Updated: Saturday, July 7, 2012, 09:07

An agile India put up a decent performance to held hosts Spain to an exciting 3-3 draw in the first hockey test at the new facility in La Albericia in the capital city of the Cantabria province.

India pip South Africa 4-3 to clinch Hockey Test series

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 21:55

Promising youngster Yuvraj Walmiki struck twice as India registered a thrilling 4-3 victory over South Africa in the fourth hockey Test as they clinched the five-match series 3-1.

South Africa beat India 3-1 to keep hockey series alive

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 22:29

A scrappy India wasted chances galore as South Africa dished out a spirited performance to beat the hosts 3-1 in the third hockey Test on Thursday and keep alive their hopes in the five-match series.

India thrash Azerbaijan 3-0 in third hockey Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 19:13

Indian eves registered a 3-0 victory over a hapless Azerbaijan in the third match to keep their slate clean in the four-Test hockey series at the Major Dhyan Chand National stadium on Wednesday.