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The Hindu: Dhyan Chand — immortalised by achievements By Nandakumar Marar Fear or awe reflected in a rival’s eyes towards a sportsperson is a mark of respect for every top-flight achiever. Dhyan Chand simply floored ...

The Tribune: Rising India Young blood has energised team, but don’t expect a medal yet By Indervir Grewal Sixteen men again stand ready to take on the world at the Olympics with the weight of ...

The Tribune: Hockey juniors post second win over Scotland Marlow (England) India’s junior men’s team continued its good run with a 5-1 thrashing of Scotland in the second game. India took the lead through Ajay ...

Hindustan Times: Constant change of captains in bad taste, says Gurbux LONDON: The constant change of captains in the Indian hockey team is in bad taste and defies logic, feels Olympian and former India captain ...

In-form Indian women hockey team beat Canada 3-1 MANHEIM (USA): The Indian women’s hockey team beat Canada 3-1 in their second consecutive encounter on the USA tour here on Saturday. Poonam Rani scored India’s opener ...

The Hindu: Men’s hockey coach happy about Rio competition format Says having quarterfinals in place of direct semifinals is beneficial for all Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans on Friday said the new ...

Indian Express: India junior men’s Hockey team beat Scotland in opening game of England Tour India doubled their lead via a quick counter in the final minute of the second half scored by Simranjeet. India’s ...

New Indian Express: Team India gears up for trip of good hope By Vivek Phadnis BENGALURU: The Indian team is riding high on confidence and will be hoping to improve on their 12th place showing ...

Times of India: Former Railways hockey star Huggins passes away By Prasad RS CHENNAI: Charles Huggins, who donned the jersey for Tamil Nadu and Railways in the national hockey championships way back in the 60s ...

Indian Express: Except for cricket, we are forgetting our sport stars, says Dilip Tirkey Dilip Tirkey speaks to The Indian Express. By Abantika Ghosh “Except for cricket, we are forgetting our sport stars,” Dilip Tirkey, ...