Category: Hockey

The whole world is watching Mohammed Shahid, like they say. Only this time, the world doesn’t know a thing. Looking for the once mercurial wizard of the hockey dribble, the idea of anonymity hits you square in the gut as you wade through the maze of patients, their concerned family members and their card-carrying handlers in a busy suburban hospital. […]

India Hockey team player celebrate a goal during the match. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) India managed to hold back minnows Ireland 2-1 in the second match of the Six Nation Hockey Tournament here on Tuesday. After a below-par show in the opening game against Olympic gold medallists Germany, India put on a fight through efforts from forward Talwinder Singh and skipper […]

The Argentina women’s team has claimed a record seventh Champions Trophy title with a 2-1 win over reigning World and Olympic champions, The Netherlands, in the final at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. First quarter goals from Martina Cavallero and Noel Barrionuevo on Sunday gave Las Leonas a 2-0 lead to stun the top-ranked Dutch, who were missing team […]

Olympio Fernandes, goalkeeper of the World Cup winning team in 1975, has asserted that the Indian hockey is set to recapture its past glory and the national team will definitely return home with a medal from the Rio Olympics. Having watched India’s run to their maiden final at the just-concluded Champions Trophy where they came close to winning the gold […]

Indian men’s hockey team had their date with history as they clinched a maiden appearance in the final of the prestigious 36th Hero Champions Trophy Hockey tournament against formidable Australia after hosts Great Britain held Belgium to 3-3 draw in a final round robin match. This will be India’s first appearance in the summit clash in 36 years since the […]

The city of Lucknow will host the junior men’s hockey World Cup from December 8 to 18, the International Hockey Federation ( FIH ) announced on Tuesday. The event will feature 16 teams – defending champions Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, England, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Spain. “The Hockey Junior World […]