Former players back Nobbs` sacking, root for Kaushik

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 19:07

Former players on Tuesday termed Hockey India`s decision to sack Australian coach Michael Nobbs a step in the right direction.

Zafar Iqbal, M Venu included in NADA panels

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 21:13

Former India hockey captain Zafar Iqbal and boxing great M Venu were on Tuesday included in the National Anti-Doping Agency`s Appeal Panel and Disciplinary Panel respectively, after reconstitution of the two bodies.

Seeking IOC views to resurrect Indian sports: Zafar Iqbal

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 11:59

Former India hockey captain Zafar Iqbal says that India`s prominent athletes would write to the IOC seeking its help for drawing up a blueprint for resurrecting sports.

Olympics Hockey: Former hockey players lambast `bunch of mediocre` Olympians

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 14:50

There is a dearth of quality hockey players in India and the present national team possesses a "bunch of mediocre" individuals who are just satisfied to be Olympians, feel yesteryear stars of the game

Semi-final entry at London Games would be great feat: Zafar

Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:53

Former India hockey captain Zafar Iqbal does not see the national team ending its three-decade old medal drought at the London Olympics this year, but is of the opinion that a semi final berth would be a great achievement for the eight-time champions.

Top-4 finish in London tall ask but not impossible: Former players

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 12:49

Former players on Monday lavished praise on the Indian hockey team and its Australian coach Michael Nobbs.

Boost to hockey, says Zafar Iqbal

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 23:33

Zafar Iqbal spoke to Zeenews.com’s Nishad Vellur on the Padma Shri, current status of Indian hockey and more....

Boost to hockey, says Zafar Iqbal

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 23:33

Zafar Iqbal spoke to Zeenews.com’s Nishad Vellur on the Padma Shri, current status of Indian hockey and more....

Padma Shri is a recognition for Indian hockey: Zafar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 19:41

Former India hockey captain and coach Zafar Iqbal Wednesday reacted in his typical unassuming way to his getting Padma Shri in the Republic Day awards, saying that it was an honour to Indian hockey and the players.

Jhulan, Zafar Iqbal to get Padma Shri

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 15:51

The Indian women`s cricket team captain Jhulan Goswami, former hockey captain Zafar Iqbal and archer Limba Ram were among the sportspersons chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri awards announced on the eve of the Republic Day.