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We have psychological advantage over India: Pakistan goalkeeper Imran Butt Pakistan started the mindgames ahead of their high-profile summit clash against arch-rivals India with goalkeeper Imran Butt claiming that his team will enjoy “psychological advantage” ...

Asian Games hockey final: Olympic berth at stake for India and Pakistan

Asian Games hockey: Semifinal matches project exciting possibilities S. Thyagarajan A rest day offers the coaches and players the time and leisure to introspect. It is used to redesign the strategies and approach to face ...

Misfiring India loses 1-2 to Pakistan India wasted chances galore in their 1-2 defeat against arch-rivals and defending champions Pakistan in a keenly-contested Pool B match of the men’s hockey competition at the 17th Asian ...

Floris Jan Bovelander sharing his knowledge Uthra Ganesan In his playing days, Floris Jan Bovelander was the unfailing scorer who helped the Netherlands win gold at the Olympics and World Cup. At a time when ...

Looking for a golden dawn? S. Thyagarajan Competitive hockey came on board in Tokyo in 1958. Since then its fecundity in the Asian Games fascinates the aficionados. Interestingly, only three, Pakistan, India and Korea, have ...

NEW DELHI: The Glasgow Commonwealth Games had a positive impact on the Indian women’s hockey team despite a fifth-place finish. Under coach Neil Hawgood, the team followed rigorous fitness regime and put in extra efforts ...

Mumbai Magicians may withdraw from Hockey India League Sudheendra Tripathi MUMBAI: All is not well between Hockey India (HI) and the Mumbai Magicians. The Mumbai franchise, who were part of the first two editions of ...

Dhyan Chand — a sportsperson beyond compare S. Thyagarajan Sport without heroes is like a religion sans God. Call them stalwarts or icons they elevate it to a different trajectory of aesthetics and craft. Sport ...

Next target is Asian Games gold, says Sardar Singh Tribune News Service New Delhi, August 5 Having won the silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Indian hockey team has now set its sight ...