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India-Pakistan hockey match tickets sold out It will be a full house at the majestic Major Dhyanchand National Stadium when Indian hockey team takes on Pakistan under floodlights on the first day of the Hero ...

Eight teams reach Delhi; England forward out Eight of the 11 foreign teams have reached here for the World Cup, putting to rest all uncertainty over security issues. The teams that have checked in are ...

‘Why can’t hockey produce the buzz as other sports?’ We claim hockey is our national game, but cricket still rules our hearts. While many know that the men’s Hockey World Cup 2010 will be held ...

India start practice on a right note New Delhi: India defeated Argentina 2-1 in a World Cup practice match at the Dhyanchand Stadium here on Tuesday. The hosts scored their first goal in the 49th ...

Hockey world cup winning captain stopped outside stadium New Delhi: The man, who led India to the country’s only World Cup win, became a casualty of the apathy of sports officials when he was left ...

Overskill in hockey in sub-continent Mumbai: The sight of Dhanraj Pillay or Mukesh Kumar cutting through the rival defence is one sight to behold. Seeing the dribbling and delicate stickwork that Indians and Pakistanis are ...

Media tangled in ‘security net’ M.S.Unnikrishnan Tribune News Service The media fretted and fumed as inordinate delay in security clearance held up the making and distribution of their accreditation cards for the Hero Honda FIH ...

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 ...