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Times of India: At school I realised I wasn’t fit for hockey: Dravid BENGALURU: Before taking up cricket, the game that enticed Rahul Dravid most was hockey but the former India cricket captain soon realised ...

Indian Express: Field goal set to be counted as ‘two’ in HIL The move is aimed at increasing the percentage of field goals and encouraging attacking hockey. The teams generally look for a foot and ...

The Tribune: Hockey girls lose to Japan in semifinals Changzhou (China), Sept 12 India missed out on a chance to enter the final after losing the shoot-out battle against Japan in a closely fought semifinal ...

Hindustan Times: No recognition for Indian women hockey’s team Indian women’s hockey team has qualified for the Olympics after 36 years. But despite the historic achievement, the team’s captain, Ritu Rani, is disappointed. “A lot ...

Tribune: India beat Malaysia 9-1, enter semis Changzhou (China), Sept 10 Skipper Rani Rampal slammed a hat-trick as India thrashed Malaysia 9-1 in their last league game to qualify for the semifinals of the women’s ...

The Tribune: Juniors not a priority for Hockey India Inadequate support staff and lack of exposure trips may hamper colts’ development and transition By Indervir Grewal Tribune News Service Shilaroo, September 10 There’s a still ...

Times of India: Indoor hockey to be six-a-side affair: FIH LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday announced that an indoor hockey side will have six players on the pitch, instead of the existing ...

New Indian Express: Defence Key for Olympics Says Oltmans NEW DELHI:Chief coach Roelant Oltmans said that a well-organised defence will hold the key for the team’s fortunes in next year’s Rio Olympic Games. Oltmans, who ...

The Hindu: Bob Hayton to conduct 2015 HIL auction After successfully conducting the inagural auction of HIL in 2012, Hayton will once again be seen in action. World renowned auctioneer Bob Hayton will once again ...

Times of India: Oltmans says robust defence important for hockey team NEW DELHI: India’s men’s hockey chief coach Roelant Oltmans on Tuesday said that a well-organised defence will hold the key for the team’s fortunes ...