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Referral system not perfect, admits FIH After much criticism from all quarters, the International Hockey Federation on Wednesday accepted that the newly introduced referral system has some grey areas, which need to be ironed out ...

Germany start favourites against England in semifinal Defending champions Germany would start as favourites against European rivals England when they face each other in the semifinal of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on ...

Indian support for good samaratian Spaniards When Spain take on South Korea on Friday for 5th-6th position, there will be some Indian hearts beating for the Spaniards. A group of nine children from Andhra Pradesh ...

Four play before climax Pace and aggression versus power and caution. Strategy against perseverance — what will triumph? That’s the question being asked as teams with contrasting styles meet in the FIH Hockey World Cup ...

Holders hope to mark rivals out of semifinals Germany are on the verge of making history at the Hockey World Cup. A victory in the final would ensure them a unique distinction — of winning ...

The Netherlands faceoff against Australia With an elusive world title in sight, Australia and the Netherlands would lock horns against each other in the first semifinal of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup at the ...

Umpires trying to get used to referrals, says FIH The video referral system, introduced for the first time in the ongoing hockey World Cup, has received bouquets as well as brickbats. Amidst the debate about ...

Vijendar lauds hockey team Indian hockey team’s flop-show in the World Cup has disheartened fans and experts alike but Rajpal Singh and his men have got support from an unlikely quarter in Olympic and World ...

Hold elections or face suspension! Y. B. SARANGI THE HINDU TALKING TOUGH: Leandro Negre has spelt out in no uncertain terms that failure to set its house in order could cost Hockey India dear. Photo: ...

European hegemony to the fore S. THYAGARAJAN Phase one of the Hero Honda hockey World Cup was eventful and perhaps in the way visualised. What the league stage of the 12th edition mirrored was the ...