Balbir turns 90, laments state of Indian hockey

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 11:21

The last of the hockey icons, Balbir Singh Sr turned 90 on Tuesday, looking back with satisfaction at his long and rewarding tryst with hockey, which he calls his "first love", but sad at the state of the game in India.

Indian hockey has a lot of depth: Aussie coach

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 19:28

Triple Olympic medallist Matthew Wells of Australia sees a lot of depth in Indian hockey and believes the eight-time Olympic champions will soon be competing against the best.

We are geared up for Korea: India captain

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:07

India captain Manpreet Singh said Monday that his boys are ready to take on South Korea in their do-or-die last group match of the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Tuesday.

Uniform set-up will help India, Pakistan hockey: Tahir Zaman

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 18:04

Pakistan hockey great Tahir Zaman believes if India and his country could work out a uniform sub-continental coaching structure and manual, both could benefit immensely branding their own unique hockey style.

We`ll come up with our best show against Korea: India coach

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 21:52

India face a must-win situation in their last pool match against Korea if they wish to progress to the knockout stage of the ongoing Hero FIH Junior Men`s World Cup and the home team`s chief coach Greg Clark on sunday said, his wards will give their best in the do-or-die game.

Hockey Junior World Cup: India lose opening tie to Netherlands 2-3

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:44

India fought well but lost to the Netherlands 2-3 in a Pool C match of the Hockey Junior World Cup at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Friday.

Indian hockey coach bullish about quarters berth in WC opener

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 22:41

India`s chief coach Greg Clark was bullish about his team`s quarterfinal chances in the FIH junior hockey World Cup despite losing 2-3 to Netherlands in their opening pool match, here on friday.

India has better chance to win WC then any other team: Clark

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 02:09

Home conditions and a strong team make India one of the favourites to win the Junior Hockey World Cup, which starts here on Friday, feels India chief coach Greg Clark.

Sports federations should be headed by sports persons not by businessmen: SC

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 16:41

The Supreme Court on Thursday blamed the administrators for the poor state of the national game, hockey, in the country.

Indian juniors upbeat about Hockey World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 00:35

Indian players are focused on the first match against the Netherlands in the Junior Hockey World Cup that starts here Dec 6.

India ready for Dutch challenge, says Manpreet Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 00:03

Rising hockey star Manpreet Singh, who will be leading the 18-member Indian team in the 18-nation Junior World Cup, said Wednesday that the first match against the Netherlands will be crucial.

Pak junior hockey team not nervous about playing in India

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 16:28

Pakistani players had to return without playing a single match in Hockey India League early this year but their junior team is not `nervous` about coming to India for the upcoming World Cup and is expecting good support from the fans during the tournament.