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India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

India approached to fix Hockey World League match vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Will ask England to probe India's fixing attempt charge: FIH The complaint was lodged with the FIH after Indian team manager Jugraj Singh asked HI to take up the matter seriously with the FIH in his post-tournament report.

PHF calls off three-nation hockey after India withdraws

PHF calls off three-nation hockey after India withdraws

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Pakistan Hockey Federation called off its planned three-nation tournament later this month after India pulled out of the event. India's withdrawal came after Malaysia, the third team in the proposed tournament, pulled out two days back.

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as well. It was also a year where India made significant and visible advancements but deep down somewhere the pain of missing out on an Olympic medal will remain for four more years.

Olympics hockey: Why the new format is good for India

Olympics hockey: Why the new format is good for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Roelant Oltmans, the Indian men's hockey team's chief coach, says the new competition format of having quarter-finals in place of direct semi-finals at the upcoming Rio Olympics is not only beneficial for the Men in Blue but all small teams too.

Chak De! Indian women's hockey team qualifies for Rio Olympics

Chak De! Indian women's hockey team qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The Indian women's hockey team will return to the Olympics after a long gap of 36 years as it qualified for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday, after England made it to the final of the ongoing EuroHockey Championships in London.

'Govt working towards resolving IHF-HI dispute'

'Govt working towards resolving IHF-HI dispute'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

The government is working with the Indian Olympic Association, Indian Hockey Federation and Hockey India to facilitate a settlement that is acceptable to both the warring factions -- IHF and Hockey India, Sports Minister Ajay Maken informed the Lok Sabha.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

IOA welcomes FIH's decision to conduct Olympics Qualifiers

IOA welcomes FIH's decision to conduct Olympics Qualifiers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) welcomed FIH's decision to conduct next year's Olympic Qualifiers in India and said by recognising only Hockey India as the National Federation for the sport, the world body has vindicated its stand.

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

India's FIH Pro League matches put off to May

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The Indian men's team was scheduled to play against Germany in Berlin on April 25 and 26 before taking on Great Britain in London on May 2 and 3.

Srinivasan's brother Ramachandran faces the heat; IOA feud out in open

Srinivasan's brother Ramachandran faces the heat; IOA feud out in open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Just days after International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach's visit to the country, the factional feud within Indian Olympic Association (IOA) surfaced on Thursday with a National Sports Federation head moving a No Confidence motion against incumbent president Narayanswami Ramachandran.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pargat Singh played a key role in Michael Nobbs' appointment as India's chief hockey coach but the former captain now says it is high time the under-performing Australian is given the "marching orders".

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

'Pakistan team cleared by govt for jr hockey World Cup in India'

'Pakistan team cleared by govt for jr hockey World Cup in India'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation has finally got clearance from the government to send its national junior team to Lucknow, India for the FIH Junior World Cup next month. A reliable source in the PHF said that the ministry of inter-provincial coordination has informed the federation that the government has given the NOC for participating in the December 8-18 Junior World Cup. "The PHF officials were anxious about getting the NOC to send its team to India next month as the FIH event is scheduled from December 8 to 18th and it is an important event for the future of Pakistan hockey. But now the ministry has informed the PHF that the government has given the clearance," the source said.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'We have spoken to all the foreign coaches and they have assured us that they are all committed to their jobs till Tokyo Games'

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

India finished third in the 100th anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation international tournament in Terrassa. The team beat reigning FIH Pro League champions Netherlands 2-1 in the third-fourth play-off match on Sunday.

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance at the IOA, observes Kanika Datta.

Jharkhand joins call for No Confidence Motion against IOA chief

Jharkhand joins call for No Confidence Motion against IOA chief

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The Jharkhand Olympic Association joined Hockey India and the Bowling Federation of India in demanding a No Confidence Motion against incumbent IOA president N Ramachandran by calling a Special General Body Meeting.

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Here's why India pulled out of Pro League...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The International Hockey Federation has confirmed India's withdrawal from its ambitious Pro League, one of FIH's flagship tournaments offering Olympic qualifying berths to the top four teams in both men's and women's events.

HI accept Stokes's nomination for president's post

HI accept Stokes's nomination for president's post

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Defying the government's age limitation guidelines, Vidya Stokes's nomination for Hockey India president's post was on Tuesday accepted by the returning officer, setting the stage for a showdown between the Sports Ministry and the national federation.

Australia may host India-Pak hockey series

Australia may host India-Pak hockey series

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The series was to be played in Malaysia.

Why sports in India is struggling to make a mark

Why sports in India is struggling to make a mark

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A Parliamentary Standing Committee praised the government for the wrestling and boxing facilities at the Sports Authority of India's Sonepat Center but pointed out that "excellence needs to be replicated for other sports disciplines".

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday.

'Couldn't have asked for greater reward'

'Couldn't have asked for greater reward'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'Team India's participation in the Olympics couldn't have ended on a sweeter note'

'Pakistani players will not participate in WSH'

'Pakistani players will not participate in WSH'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Pakistan's national hockey federation (PHF) has expressed confidence that it's players will stay away from the unsanctioned World Hockey Series in India in the wake of the organiser's claim that all those who have signed for the multi-million event will certainly play.

India sack hockey coach Rach

India sack hockey coach Rach

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The German was axed after the team slumped to fourth in the Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

There is hardly any understanding of sport in India: Rijiju

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'India definitely has a sporting tradition but unfortunately we don't have a sports culture'

Form one body or lose Olympic qualifier, FIH tells India

Form one body or lose Olympic qualifier, FIH tells India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Still reeling under the shock of the hosting rights of the Champions Trophy being revoked, Indian hockey faces the ignominy of also losing next year's Olympic qualifiers if a single national federation is not in place, the International Hockey Federation warned on Tuesday.

India to play in 2012 Champions Trophy hockey

India to play in 2012 Champions Trophy hockey

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

India has been named as one of five confirmed teams for the men's Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Melbourne later this year, thereby ending the nation's six-year wait for a comeback to the prestigious event.

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A few Indian stars will have to go through the disappointment of watching all the action from afar.

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

India for under-21 women's World Cup hockey

India for under-21 women's World Cup hockey

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

37 players figure in the probables' list.

India invited for hockey 'Mini WC'

India invited for hockey 'Mini WC'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

The Indian hockey team has been invited for the first Mini World Cup by hosts Netherlands.

India could lose hockey World Cup: FIH

India could lose hockey World Cup: FIH

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) could take away next year's World Cup in New Delhi unless India forms a single national federation for the men's and women's game, its president Leandro Negre said. He said Malaysia is the standby venue but he was confident India would resolve the matter in time.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.