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Hockey World Cup: Is drag-flick a dying art in field hockey?

Danger is lurking over the art even though it is still not on life support. With the usage of modern technology which includes video analysis, improved coaching methods and upgraded protective gears for first-rushers, scoring with a drag-flick is becoming more and more difficult now-a-days.

Dec 10, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: Germany edge past Pakistan 1-0 in opener

Pakistan are still in a strong position to finish above Malaysia, who were thrashed 7-0 by the Netherlands earlier in the day, in the group and be eligible for the crossover stage.

Dec 02, 2018, 08:24 AM IST

Hockey World Cup: A look at the past winners

The 2018 edition of the tournament kick started at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on November 28 and it will run till December 16.
 

Nov 29, 2018, 15:39 PM IST

Complete schedule and match timings of Hockey World Cup 2018

Hosts and fifth-placed India will also begin their campaign later in the day when they take on 15th-ranked South Africa in another Pool C clash.

Nov 28, 2018, 15:17 PM IST

2018 Hockey World Cup: Here are the 16 participating teams

Fifth-ranked India, which will be led by Manpreet Singh, will begin their campaign against 15th placed South Africa later on Wednesday.  

Nov 28, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Hockey World Cup: India to face South Africa in opener

India last appeared in the Hockey World Cup at home in 2010 in New Delhi, where they made a lowly eighth-place finish

Nov 28, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

After Pakistan, Ireland and German hockey team arrives in India ahead of World Cup

Ireland and German hockey team on Sunday arrived in India for the upcoming Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. 

Nov 25, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Pakistan excited to play at Kalinga stadium, team arrives in India for Hockey World Cup

The Pakistan Hockey team on Saturday arrived at Bhubaneswar ahead of the Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha. The team was received at the Wagah Border earlier in the day for the much-awaited showpiece. 

Nov 24, 2018, 23:01 PM IST

Artists paint Bhubaneswar streets ahead of Men's Hockey World Cup

Streets in Odisha's Bhubaneswar were painted by artists ahead of Men's Hockey World Cup. 

Nov 10, 2018, 22:39 PM IST

Asian Champions Trophy 2018: India, Pakistan declared joint winners

The final match was forfeited following heavy rainfall.

Oct 29, 2018, 06:52 AM IST

India crush Oman 11-0 to launch hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2018 campaign

Young striker Dilpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India launched their title defence with a runaway 11-0 victory over hosts Oman in the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat.

Oct 19, 2018, 13:39 PM IST

India’s SV Sunil suffers knee injury, doubtful for Men’s Hockey World Cup

The Indian Men’s Hockey team suffered an injury setback as striker S V Sunil was virtually ruled out of the upcoming World Cup citing a knee injury. 

Oct 11, 2018, 10:29 AM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh releases 5 lakh for hockey legend Balbir Singh's treatment

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday released Rs 5 lakh for veteran hockey player Balbir Singh who is currently undergoing treatment for acute bronchitis.

Oct 06, 2018, 19:56 PM IST

Amitabh Bachchan to welcome Indian Hockey team on KBC

Chief minister, Naveen Patnaik recently announced that his government will be collaborating with music director A.R. Rahman and evergreen lyricist Gulzar for the tournament's title song.

Sep 26, 2018, 15:46 PM IST

Former India captain Sardar Singh announces retirement from International Hockey

Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh on Wednesday decided to call time on his illustrious career, saying he had played enough in the last 12 years.

Sep 12, 2018, 17:24 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: India prevail 2-1 over Pakistan, to go home with consolation bronze

Akashdeep Singh scored a brilliant field goal in the third minute while Harmanpreet Singh extended India's advantage in the 50th minute off a penalty corner. 

Sep 01, 2018, 18:04 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: Indian women's hockey team thrashes Indonesia 8-0 in opener

India had as many as 31 shots at Indonesian goal while the hosts did not have any in the whole 60 minutes of four equal quarters.

Aug 19, 2018, 23:29 PM IST

Asian Games 2018: Bajrang Punia wins 1st gold, Apurvi Chandela- Ravi Kumar take bronze on Day 1

Chandela and Ravi bagged bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event while Bajrang won a gold in freestyle Wrestling under 65 kg category.

Aug 19, 2018, 23:20 PM IST

Women's Hockey World Cup: Indian women lose to Ireland via shoot off

Poor execution in shoot-off cost India dearly as skipper Rani Rampal, Monika and Navjot Kaur failed to get past Irish goalie Ayeisha McFerran. 

Aug 03, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Pakistan avert Asian Games 2018 hockey boycott over allowance payments

The Pakistan men’s team are the most successful at the Asian Games with eight gold medals but players had threatened to skip the upcoming edition after not being paid their allowances for the last six months.

Aug 01, 2018, 17:50 PM IST