Author: stick2hockey

K.ARUMUGAM When the Netherlands take on India this evening, the match will carry a statistical significance well beyond the immediate race for World Cup progress. For the Netherlands, it will be their 110th World Cup ...

K ARUMUGAM India went down 0-2 to the hosts in their latest Pool E match, but their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals remain alive after Australia held China to a 1-1 draw earlier ...

K ARUMUGAM An impressive scoreboard but an unimpressive performance perhaps best sums up India’s 5-3 victory over traditional rivals Pakistan in their final Pool D match of the Men’s Hockey World Cup.The victory nevertheless served ...

K ARUMUGAM The India-Pakistan encounter at Amsterdam today comes with a heavier dose of expectation, curiosity and consequence than a traditional rivalry would normally carry. Beyond the emotional intensity attached to the fixture, both teams ...

India 6-1 South AfricaSix goals. One emphatic statement. India go top of the pool . And, it is the by far the biggest win ever at the ongoing World Cup The Indian women went a ...

s2h Team The Indian women’s hockey team will have an opportunity to provide a soothing balm to Indian hockey fans who were severely wounded by the not-so-good show of the men’s team against England yesterday. ...

s2h team Former India hockey star and living legend Mervyn Fernandis believes the difference between India and England in their second Pool D match was simple: England converted their opportunities, while India did not.Reflecting on ...

s2h team India began their Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign on a hugely encouraging note, twice taking the lead before being held to a 2-2 draw by higher-ranked China in an absorbing contest. More importantly, ...

K ARUMUGAM August is a milestone month in the story of Indian hockey. Many of India’s Olympic gold medals were won in this month, making it a time of special significance for the sport. And ...

K ARUMUGAM India is among the four nations who have taken part in the all editions of the Men’s World Cup. The hockey-conscious nation has scored 201 goals so far, while conceding 190. India also ...