 | hockey5 years ago Whole team will keep close eye on crunch Olympic qualifiers, says SV Sunil While the Indian men’s hockey team is preparing for their Olympic qualifiers against Russia on November 1 and 2, vice-captain SV Sunil has said that the team will keep a close eye on the qualifying matches which begin this weekend. Pakistan will take on the Netherlands while Spain hosts France. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Arjuna Award is a big motivation, say hockey stars Indian hockey team’s drag flick expert VR Raghunath and women’s team striker Rani were conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Monday. The ceremony also saw Sylvanus Dung Dung being presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement award. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Major Dhyan Chand was an example of true sportsman spirit and patriotism: Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised hockey legend Dhyan Chand as an 'example of true sportsman spirit and patriotism'. In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, the PM also lauded the Indian athletes for the efforts at the Olympics said that the country's 'daughters' made the nation proud. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 men’s hockey round-up : Argentina claim historic first Olympic title Argentina have won the men’s hockey gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games thanks to a sensational 4-2 victory over Belgium in front of a sell-out crowd. It was also a good day for 2012 London gold medalists Germany, who took the bronze medal with a shoot-out victory over the Netherlands. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 Women’s Hockey round-up : Netherlands and Great Britain reach final Defending champions Netherlands will play Great Britain in the women’s hockey final at the Rio Games after both sides emerged victorious in their respective semi-finals on Wednesday. The Dutch team's dream of winning a gold medal remains very much alive after defeating Germany in a shoot-out. Press Release |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio Hockey Roundup | Argentina and Belgium to fight for gold as Germany’s reign end on day 11 Gonzalo Peillat scored a hat-trick as Argentina thrashed reigning champions Germany 5-2 to reach their first-ever Olympic final. Los Leones will now meet fellow final debutants Belgium, who defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in second semi-final. The Men’s medal matches will be played on August 18. SportsCafe Desk |
 | hockey8 years ago Rio 2016 Hockey roundup | Netherlands humiliate Australia; Epic fightback by Germany on day 9 Australia have struggled at the Rio Olympics, and their struggle came to a grinding halt when Netherlands thrashed them 4-0 in the quarterfinal. Meanwhile, defending champions Germany scored 3 goals in the last five minute to beat New Zealand 3-2 in a thrilling quarterfinal match in Rio. Press Release |
