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Skippers confident on eve of PHL

Skippers confident on eve of PHL

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

The PHL Trophy, made from Swarovski Crystals, was unveiled in Hyderabd on Tuesday.

Xalco to replace Harpal

Xalco to replace Harpal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Full-back William Xalco will replace the Namdhari defender, who is down with chicken pox, in Indian hockey team at the Commonwealth Games.

Pakistan recall Sohail Abbas

Pakistan recall Sohail Abbas

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

The ace full-back was named in the 18-man team for the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

Up to IHF to select me: Rasquinha

Up to IHF to select me: Rasquinha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Viren Rasquinha said it was up to the hockey federation to decide when to select him in the Indian team.

Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore

Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Mar del Plata in Argentina will host the women's tournament in 2007.

Pakistan ignore Sohail Abbas

Pakistan ignore Sohail Abbas

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The Pakistan Hockey Federation said it would not consider the trio of Sohail Abbas, Mohammad Saqlain and Waseem Ahmed for selection because they deserted the team.

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"Hockey India would like to confirm that all the tickets of India's matches against New Zealand on 23 & 24 May 2020 that were bought by our fans whether online or offline would be refunded," Norman said.

Next PHL to be more exciting

Next PHL to be more exciting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

The second edition of the League, to be played in January in Chandigarh, will see several innovations in the rules.

Former Olympian Keshav Dutt slams IHF

Former Olympian Keshav Dutt slams IHF

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

A long-term plan is needed for Indian hockey to regain its status of yore, said the 1948 and '52 Games gold medal-winning team member.

Is Dhanraj past his best?

Is Dhanraj past his best?

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Do you think the former India captain should be in the team for the Athens Games?

Hockey India doesn't need Walsh's services, says chief Batra

Hockey India doesn't need Walsh's services, says chief Batra

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Terry Walsh may have expressed a desire to again take up the Indian coaching job, but Hockey India on Tuesday made it clear that it doesn't require the services of the Australian any more.

Prabodh Tirkey to lead India

Prabodh Tirkey to lead India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

Prabodh Tirkey will lead the 18-member Indian team at the Asia Cup in Chennai.

'We'll make it to Athens'

'We'll make it to Athens'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

'My target is not just to qualify for the Olympics but also do well at Athens and end up in a good position,' says Indian hockey Chief Coach Rajinder Singh.

Claudius blames IHF for slump

Claudius blames IHF for slump

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Rasquinha to miss Azlan Shah

Rasquinha to miss Azlan Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2005

Viren Rasquinha suffered a fracture on a left hand finger on Friday and will miss the Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia.

Kanwalpreet banned for two years

Kanwalpreet banned for two years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Punjab Police defender had attacked Indian hockey ace Deepak Thakur during a match in the Ranjit Singh tournament last month.

Rasquinha, Adrian back in reckoning

Rasquinha, Adrian back in reckoning

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Viren Rasquinha and goal-keeper Adrian D'Souza have been named to the list of 32 probables for the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament

Australia meet Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Australia meet Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

India failed to make it to the elite six-nation hockey tournament after finishing at the bottom in the last edition in Chennai.

Asiad gold should be Bhaskaran's goal, says Paes

Asiad gold should be Bhaskaran's goal, says Paes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Former hockey Olympian Vece Paes says winning the Asian Games' tournament could kick-start a revival in the team's fortunes.

Dinesh Nayak replaces injured Jugraj Singh

Dinesh Nayak replaces injured Jugraj Singh

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Dinesh Nayak replaced injured Jugraj Singh in the 18-member Indian team which was announced in New Delhi on Saturday for the Asia Cup hockey tournament starting in Malaysia from September 21.

Carvalho's appointment confirmed

Carvalho's appointment confirmed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The former India player was named chief coach of the Indian hockey team. Olympian Mohinder Pal Singh was appointed coach while Ramesh Parmeswaran assistant coach.

Eight Pakistan players for PHL

Eight Pakistan players for PHL

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has allowed eight Pakistan Olympians to take part in the Indian league.

Ignace Tirkey appointed captain

Ignace Tirkey appointed captain

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

He will lead the Indian team for the six-match home-and-away Indo-Pak hockey series which begins today evening.

Tirkey named skipper for Challenger series

Tirkey named skipper for Challenger series

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Prabodh Tirkey will lead the 16-member Indian hockey team at the seven-nation junior Challenger tournament starting in Poland.

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

IHF secy. for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

K Jyothikumaran has been appointed as one of the four judges for the elite nations hockey tournament.\n\n

IHF maybe hauled up in Parliament

IHF maybe hauled up in Parliament

Rediff.com18 Feb 2007

Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has advised former Olympians to push the issue on the floor of the Houses.

R K Shetty quits from post of IHF president

R K Shetty quits from post of IHF president

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

In a massive blow to the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), R K Shetty has resigned as its President citing 'personal reasons'.

Sponsorship will help regain lost glory: Gill

Sponsorship will help regain lost glory: Gill

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The IHF chief said the National championship will be held in Nov-Dec this year.

No question of taking Pillay back: Gill

No question of taking Pillay back: Gill

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

The IHF president also ruled out the inclusion of Gagan Ajit Singh, Baljit Dhillon and Deepak Thakur in the team for the Champions Trophy.

Change in schedule criticised

Change in schedule criticised

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

The last-minute change in fixtures of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament has drawn the ire of leading coaches.

Dilip Tirkey down with fever

Dilip Tirkey down with fever

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

William Xalxo has been asked to standby for the ace defender, who is suffering from typhoid-like symptoms and may miss Champions Trophy.

Rach to stay as chief coach

Rach to stay as chief coach

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

The German will return to Delhi today to prepare the team for the four-Test series in Pakistan.

IHF to implement rule changes from Jan 16

IHF to implement rule changes from Jan 16

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

FIH secretary general Peter Cohen said the changes have been made to make the game easier to understand.

IHF official levels overage charges

IHF official levels overage charges

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

An IHF official claimed that seven players that represented India in the junior hockey World Cup were overage

'Sandeep's injury a serious issue'

'Sandeep's injury a serious issue'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Indian Hockey Federation said efforts are on to get a substitute for the World Cup bound team.

Batra in poll fray

Batra in poll fray

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The IHF senior vice-president announced his candidature for the posts of both president and secretary-general.

Full-strength Indian team for Holland series

Full-strength Indian team for Holland series

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

The Dutch too will be with their best players for the three-Test series, beginning in Hyderabad on February 5.\n\n

Coach sans players at camp

Coach sans players at camp

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

None of the 34 probables named for the Azlan Shah hockey tournament turned up at the camp, scheduled to commence on Wednesday.