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Ajitpal Singh denied entry! NEW DELHI: It was an unprecedented situation for Ajitpal Singh, captain of the 1975 World Cup-winning hockey team. He could not enter the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, the venue of the ...

Challenges are immense: Read Chennai: “Let me say first of all, my sense of humour remains intact. The challenges in your beautiful country are immense but nonetheless they are challenges and require patience and control ...

Coca-Cola, Reebok sign up as co-sponsors New Delhi: Drinks brand Coca-Cola India and sports apparel company Reebok have signed sponsorship deals with the Hero Honda FIH Hockey World Cup, to be held here from February ...

FIH lifts media ban Special Correspondent NEW DELHI: Within hours of officially barring the media from entering the Dhyan Chand National Stadium, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) saw reason and made some concessions in the ...

Market the sport better: Charlesworth S. Thyagarajan PLAINSPEAK:The versatile Ric Charlesworth feels if players are given the right incentive, monetary or otherwise, the quality and skill of the game will improve. For over three decades ...

Pak hockey team arrives G.S.Paul Tribune News Service Heading as “Ambassadors of Peace”, the 18-member Pakistan hockey squad alongwith officials of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) entered this side of border through Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post, ...

Kiwi striker pulls out of WC Concerned over security, Kiwi striker Simon Child has pulled out of the hockey World Cup starting Sunday, even though Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) said it was satisfied with the ...

Kiwi striker pulls out citing security as teams trickle in New Zealand striker Simon Child has pulled out of the Hockey World Cup citing security concerns even though the rest of the squad departed for ...

Star-less india need to inspire For a majority of Indians, the enduring image of Indian hockey remains a fleet-footed, long-haired Dhanraj Pillay dribbling the ball past the opposition in a flash and shooting past flat-footed ...

All smiles despite 12-hour journey, Pakistan check in The Pakistan hockey team at the Ambedkar Bus Terminal in New Delhi on Monday Compare Insurance QuotesFlower & Cake Delivery15 Red RosesCar Bike WashDiscount UK Shopping With ...