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Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Battle in Indian Olympic Association continues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Sudhanshu Mittal's allegations on the 'illegality' of Narinder Batra's election have come amid the feud among the top brass of the IOA. He had earlier written to the International Olympic Committee, claiming that Batra was 'illegally' elected as IOA president.

Will Hockey India League be scrapped in 2018?

Will Hockey India League be scrapped in 2018?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

As per some media reports, Hockey India has informed the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that there will be no HIL in 2018 because of financial concerns related to some franchises.

FIH saddened over India players' revolt

FIH saddened over India players' revolt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) lashed out at India's boycotting players, saying they got their priorities all wrong. FIH vice-president Antonio von Ondarza, also the world body's observer for Hockey India's elections, said staying away from a training camp before an important event like the World Cup was unheard of in the game's history.

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The FIH also stated that the draw of the Men's Hockey World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year, will take place as per schedule on September 8.

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.

Green, Rognoni FIH players of the year

Green, Rognoni FIH players of the year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

Australia's Jamie Dwyer and Argentina's Augustina Garcia were named young men's and women's players respectively in the list of awardees, announced by the FIH on Thursday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Oltmans set for Hockey India's High Performance Director job

Oltmans set for Hockey India's High Performance Director job

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The Government of India is set to appoint Hockey India's Director High Performance Roelant Oltmans as Chief Coordinator and High Performance Director for Indian Hockey.

Stage set for Premier Hockey League

Stage set for Premier Hockey League

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Five teams will play in two divisions of the league, which begins on January 13.

FIH ban two Pakistani hockey players from Champions trophy final

FIH ban two Pakistani hockey players from Champions trophy final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

The Pakistan hockey team's behavior, which was heavily criticized for their uncouth gestures after their historic win against India in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy, the International Hockey Federation has banned two Pakistan players from the final against Germany.

Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The IHF selection policy came under fire, with some players saying the selectors must own up responsibility for the national side's poor showing in international tournaments.

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

FIH fails to recognise majority of Indo-Pak hockey history

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Going by the hockey parent body's new data collection, India and Pakistan have met in only 47 head-to-head internationals and many more fails. Read on to find out how the history of this famed rivalry is being binned

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.

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.

Hockey India recognised, India to host Olympic qualifiers

Hockey India recognised, India to host Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Ending the suspense over India's future in international hockey, the game's world governing body FIH on Saturday decided to conduct the Olympic Qualifiers in India next year and continue to recognise Hockey India as the National Federation for the sport.

FIH not to take action against Carvalho

FIH not to take action against Carvalho

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided not to take any action against Joaquim Carvalho for his criticism of umpiring in the Chile Olympic Qualifiers, saying it was satisfied with the explanation given by the Indian coach.

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The prestigious Champions Trophy, due to be held in Lahore in December, has been moved away from Pakistan due to safety and security concerns.

Mohammad Saqlain to lead Pakistan

Mohammad Saqlain to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Star players Rehan Butt, Mudassar Ali Khan, Tariq Aziz and Mohammad Shabbir are in the 18-member team for the December 10-18 Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Chennai.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.

India in danger of losing 2010 WC

India in danger of losing 2010 WC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

In a strongly-worded message, the International Hockey Federation on Monday warned India that it may lose the right to host the 2010 World Cup for men if satisfactory progress is not made in FIH-backed developmental project and preparations for the mega event.

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

'Resumption of Indo-Pak hockey ties will benefit both countries'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Former Pakistan captain Tahir Zaman believes the resumption of hockey ties between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will prove beneficial to both countries and will also be a big boost for revival of the sport.

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.

Hockey in Tokyo Games: Gold for finalists in case of no clash due to COVID

Hockey in Tokyo Games: Gold for finalists in case of no clash due to COVID

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Terming the Tokyo Olympics as 'different from the normal Games', FIH CEO Thierry Weil said a team can still keep on playing even when multiple cases are reported within the group.

Hockey players write to President

Hockey players write to President

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Six Olympians have written to the President seeking to draw his attention to the autocratic way in which the IHF was being run

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.

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.

Ex players upset over Shivendra's suspension

Ex players upset over Shivendra's suspension

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Former India players on Monday smelt a rat behind inform Shivendra Singh's three-match suspension, alleging that it was done intentionally to weaken the hosts ahead of their second match against Australia on Tuesday.

India draw Holland for Junior WC

India draw Holland for Junior WC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

India and hosts Holland are in the same pool for the junior hockey World Cup scheduled to be held in Rotterdam

Bhaskaran slams penalty-corner rule change

Bhaskaran slams penalty-corner rule change

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The former India captain and coach accused the FIH of bowing to European pressure.

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

India cling to ninth spot in latest FIH rankings

India cling to ninth spot in latest FIH rankings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Eight-time Olympic champions India continued to languish at the ninth position in the latest men's world rankings issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

FIH not biased against Asians: Negre

FIH not biased against Asians: Negre

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

International Hockey Federation president Leandro Negre on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the two-match suspension of Indian striker Shivendra Singh for injuring a Pakistani player in the ongoing World Cup was a reflection of FIH's bias against the Asian players.

Shivendra's ban reduced to two matches

Shivendra's ban reduced to two matches

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday reduced the three-match ban on Indian forward Shivendra Singh.

Penalty-corner rule amended

Penalty-corner rule amended

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The FIH said the changed interpretation of the execution of a penalty-corner is designed to maintain the spirit of fair play.

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Pakistan team preparing for Junior World Cup In India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Friday said the training of its team for the Junior World Cup in the Indian city of Lucknow is in full swing, even as it awaited clearance from the government. Shahbaz Ahmed, Secretary of the PHF, said an unnecessary controversy had been created in the media whether Pakistan would participate in the Junior World Cup, to be played December 8-18 in India.

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.

Pakistan warned for indiscipline

Pakistan warned for indiscipline

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The FIH warned the Pakistan hockey team over an incident involving their captain Muhammad Saqlain

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India has been awarded the 2018 men's hockey World Cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the mega event.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Dwyer, Freixa win top awards

Dwyer, Freixa win top awards

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Australia's Jamie Dwyer and Spain's Santiago Freixa bagged the International Hockey Federation's 'Player of the Year' and 'Young Player of the Year' awards respectively.